88 / 100
Dark fruit and honeycomb give the nose a welcoming sweetness, while brine and smoke bring a firmer edge. The full-bodied palate and warming, peppery finish make this sound more bold than easygoing, but the sweet and savory balance is appealing.
Reviewed by rainy kettle
- Nose
- Dark fruits, baking spices, honeycomb, vanilla, sea spray, hints of smoke.
- Palate
- Full-bodied and oily, with caramel, malted barley, citrus zest, dark chocolate, brine, and peat.
- Finish
- Long, warming, and powerful, with oak spice, smoke, sweet toffee, and pepper.