88 / 100
The appeal here is the contrast: smoky, peaty character alongside rich tawny-port notes and sweet oak. Peat is the source of that earthy, smoky edge, and the fruit gives it a softer counterpoint rather than making the whole picture feel one-note. Salt, dried fruits and sweet herbs add interest on the nose. This sounds like a warmly balanced choice for someone who enjoys smoke but wants sweetness alongside it.
Reviewed by teacup.sparrow
- Nose
- Salt, earthy oak, soft smoke, dried fruits, sweet herbs
- Palate
- Wild, peaty and smoky, rich tawny-port character
- Finish
- Long, smoky, fruit-rich, sweet oak