87 / 100
The ripe fruit and sherry notes sound warmly inviting, while the dry oak and spice keep things nicely restrained. I like that contrast, and the hint of light smoke adds another layer without taking over.
Reviewed by canal.tram
- Nose
- Ripe fruit, honey, sherry, and polished wood, Dried citrus peel, dark berries, light smoke, and vanilla
- Palate
- Sweet malt, toffee, and dark fruits, Subtle spice, blackcurrant, anise, and oak; dry and oily
- Finish
- Long and warming, with oak, spice, a hint of chocolate, fruit sweetness, and dryness