86 / 100
The lightly peated style sounds restrained, while cherry, plum and creamy vanilla take the clearer lead in the documented character. That wine-and-fruit combination sounds appealing; the smoke needn’t run the whole show.
Reviewed by HazelnutRover
- Nose
- Dark berries, cherries, strawberries and plums, Creamy, almost buttery vanilla with a hint of saltiness, Hints of citrus, coffee beans and sandalwood
- Palate
- Oily, soft mouthfeel, Vanilla and red berries, mostly cherries, Dark chocolate, raisins and mild oriental spices
- Finish
- Red wine character with cherry, plums and dried fruit, Slight peppery note and sweet chocolate, moving towards milk chocolate