86 / 100
The maple sweetness running from nose through finish gives this a strong, coherent centre, while the oak dryness and rye spice offer some useful counterweight. Maple syrup and French oak are named in the cask description, but that wording alone doesn’t establish a finishing sequence, so I’d keep those details separate from the flavour notes. There’s plenty of warmth and spice here; the sweet emphasis may be a little much for anyone seeking a drier style.
Reviewed by sunbeam_pebble
- Nose
- Maple syrup, Toasted oak, Vanilla, Baking spices, Buttered cornbread, Raisins
- Palate
- Deep caramel, Aged oak, Rich maple sweetness, Warm cinnamon, Nutmeg, Rye spice, Animal crackers, Clove
- Finish
- Long and cozy, with lingering maple, Spice, Light oak dryness, Toasted marshmallow, Brown sugar