88 / 100
This sounds like a rich blend with more going on than easy sweetness alone. Smoke and dry malt give it a firm line, while chocolate, honey and citrus keep the character from feeling one-note. Wood polish and Chinese herbs make it less straightforward than a gentle everyday pour. I like that contrast, though the earthy and medicinal edges may not suit everyone.
Reviewed by shortwavewren
- Nose
- Wood polish, Boiled lemons, Slight asphalt smoke, Wood resin, Steamed wood vines, Dried oranges, Chocolate, Cereals
- Palate
- Waxiness, Smoke, Honey, Malt, Oily notes, Burnt rice, Earthy tones, Light Chinese medicine
- Finish
- Dry, Smoky, Malty, Burnt rice, Oily mouthfeel, Chinese herbs