90 / 100
The long, thick, treacly finish gives this plenty of presence, with smoked rum-and-raisin fudge, chocolate, pepper and peat lingering together. That sustained, layered character makes it appealing to me.
Reviewed by hazelnut compass
- Nose
- Salted toffee and smoked honeycomb, Clove, smoked ham, dried fruit chutney
- Palate
- Dark treacle toffee and fruit and nut chocolate, Peat smoke, earthy savoury notes, cinnamon and clove
- Finish
- Long, thick and treacly, Smoked rum and raisin fudge, fruit and nut chocolate, pepper and aromatic peat