89 / 100
This points toward richness rather than a lighter, delicate style. The palate brings together dark chocolate, walnuts, toffee and rich malt, with caramelised apples and raspberry jam adding a sweeter fruit note. That breadth sounds appealing, while the vanilla and ripe apple on the nose offer a softer lead-in. The notes describe the cask strength as adding depth without losing balance, which makes this feel substantial but not simply heavy.
Reviewed by honeycombkoi
- Nose
- Creamy vanilla, Ripe apples, Subtle sherry, Black pepper, Milk chocolate
- Palate
- Vanilla and sweet pastry, Dark chocolate, Walnuts and toffee, Caramelised apples, Raspberry jam, Rich malt, Citrus rind and warming spices
- Finish
- Full and nutty, Hazelnut, Aniseed