86 / 100
The malt gives this a useful centre, while red fruit and port sweetness steer it toward a richer, sweeter style. Oak spice and clove add some counterweight, so the character is not simply fruit and sugar. I’m curious about the malt beneath that port-cask influence, though the notes offer little further grain detail. Still, the contrast between smooth malt and warming spice sounds appealing without needing to overstate its complexity.
Reviewed by silver_atlas
- Nose
- Red grapes, Vanilla, Coconut, Clove, Gentle tobacco
- Palate
- Rich, smooth malt, Red fruit, Honey, Port sweetness, Oak spice
- Finish
- Warmly spiced, Softly oaked, Lingering sweet fruit and vanilla