91 / 100
The appeal here is the push and pull between sweet sherry, honey and cooked oranges, and the palate’s cinnamon and woody aniseed. That spice gives the richness some backbone rather than letting it feel all sweetness. I also like the contrast in the long, dry finish, where orange zest carries through without the same lush weight. The nose sounds more floral and rounded; overall, this is a compelling balance of generous fruit and firmer spice.
Reviewed by wildmint.tram
- Nose
- Rose and geranium, golden raisins, and cherries in syrup., Honey and cooked oranges., Turnip-mashy, earthy notes, old hay, and crushed almonds., With water: all the sweeter and rounder.
- Palate
- Sweet sherry with cinnamon and woody aniseed., Zesty and juicy, rich and weighty, with a firm backbone.
- Finish
- Long, surprisingly dry and pristine, with orange zest.