87 / 100
The vanilla sweetness and ripe fruit give this blend an easy, welcoming feel, while toasted oak and gentle spice keep it from seeming too soft. There’s plenty of detail here, but the silky, refined character remains the main draw.
Reviewed by hazelnutwren
- Nose
- Vanilla and ripe fruit, including banana, apple, and raisin, Caramel, cinnamon, polished oak, and subtle floral notes
- Palate
- Vanilla and honeyed sweetness with orchard fruits and citrus, Toasty oak, gentle spice, almond, bitter coffee, and chocolate
- Finish
- Delicate spice and citrus lift, Vanilla and honey over toasted oak, fading to resinous sweetness and clean dryness