85 / 100
The oak sounds restrained on the nose and light and dry on the palate, while apples, herbs and rye spice do more of the talking. That balance appeals to me; the peppery oak on the finish gives the wood a little more presence without taking over.
Reviewed by shortwave.fox
- Nose
- Fruit tree blossoms, dusty grain, apple-raisin-cinnamon compote, light vanilla, and faint oak.
- Palate
- Soft baking apples, rye bread, faint cloves and pepper, vanilla, and light dry toasted oak.
- Finish
- Dry and warm, with herbal notes, soft apples, toasted nuts, bittersweet chocolate, and peppery oak.