85 / 100
The new charred American oak detail feels at home beside the roasted oak and vanilla on the nose, but the description gives the whiskey more than a wood-led character. Creaminess, honey and butterscotch are set against spice, rye and roasted coffee on the palate, which makes the oak feel like part of a broader, savory-sweet mix. The finish keeps a gentle spice and slight woodiness rather than making oak the whole story. That balance sounds appealing to me.
Reviewed by silver.postcard
- Nose
- Soft and creamy, Honey, Roasted oak, Vanilla, Slight spice, Leather, Cocoa, Butterscotch
- Palate
- Full-bodied and creamy, Spice, Almonds, Ginger, Roasted coffee beans, Oak, Rye
- Finish
- Silky smooth, long, warm, Gentle spice, Polished sweetness, Subtle floral notes, Slight woodiness