86 / 100
There’s a clear contrast between the sweet, dessert-like side and the drier, more astringent notes. Butterscotch and muscatels lead into plums with star anise, while the palate brings caramel and plum pudding spices alongside soft oaky tannins and leather. The bright alcohol presence gives that richness a sharper edge, rather than letting it feel all sweetness. It sounds layered without needing every note to compete for attention, and the shift toward spice, nuttiness and Turkish Delight on the finish gives the sweeter character a more measured close.
Reviewed by TidepoolRover
- Nose
- Butterscotch and Christmas muscatels, with a musty, slightly astringent note of unsweetened chocolate and plums stewed with star anise.
- Palate
- Sweet caramel syrup and plum pudding spices meet a clean, bright alcohol presence, soft oaky tannins and leather., Hints of rosewater, strawberry cream sponge cake and dark chocolate.
- Finish
- Cherry cordial and nutty undertones turn finely astringent, with a soft thrust of spice and shades of Turkish Delight.