84 / 100
The appeal here is the contrast between deep sherried aromas and a rich, malty palate, with cinnamon and vanilla sugar adding a clear seasonal direction. The long, smooth finish sounds like a satisfying close rather than a sharp change of course. The SGD 59.50 sale reference is useful context, but the character is the stronger reason to consider it; there’s enough detail to suggest a composed, dessert-leaning single malt.
Reviewed by BusstopRadio
- Nose
- Deep sherried aromas with hints of cinnamon.
- Palate
- Christmas pudding dusted with vanilla sugar; surprisingly rich, malty mouthfeel.
- Finish
- Tantalisingly long, with a smooth feel.