88 / 100
This has a pleasing pull between the dried-fruit and sherry sweetness and the cinnamon and nutmeg. The spice gives the sweeter notes some shape without taking over, while the creamy palate and lingering sherry sweetness keep the character rounded. It sounds more warming and mellow than sharply peppery, but that balance is appealing: familiar flavours, with enough spice to keep things from feeling too sweet.
Reviewed by tidepoolrambler
- Nose
- Orange citrus, raisins, cherries, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of Oloroso sherry.
- Palate
- Creamy and smooth, with Oloroso sherry, dried fruits, cinnamon, oak, and spice.
- Finish
- Sweet cream, vanilla, hazelnut, lingering sherry sweetness, and a hint of spice.