- Nose
- Intense, sweet smoke and phenolic ash, balanced with creamy, honeyed sweetness. Notes of green apples, fresh cut grass, cookie spices, earthy wet ash, vanilla, mild caramel, and citrus (lemon zest). Some mention of wood smoke, charcoal, light floral notes, and even smoky bacon.
- Palate
- Zingy, peaty kick layered with sweetness, often described as sweetly spicy with cinnamon, peppermint, raw ginger, and apples. Features earthy, wet ash, caramelised fruits, pineapple, and oaky notes. A meaty character, vanilla sponge cake, custard, smoked wood, and a rich, creamy mouthfeel are also noted. Toasted almonds, citrus fruit, cocoa, maple syrup, dried fruits, pepper, and ginger are present.
- Finish
- Long and lingering, with a balance of sweet and smoky notes. Peppery, prickly warmth, drying, with vanilla and oak. Some describe it as savoury with candied spice, or medicinal peat with caramel and pepper, and tropical fruits.
