86 / 100
This is firmly smoke-led, with dark chocolate and citrus bringing a useful contrast. The treacle toffee on the finish adds a warmer turn, making the character feel layered rather than one-note.
Reviewed by oatmilk owl
- Nose
- Tarry ropes, charcoal smoke, roasted malt, anise, dark chocolate, grapefruit zest, lasting peat reek.
- Palate
- Bold and smoky, with charred malt, cocoa powder, aniseed, smoked citrus, rich peat, oily texture and roasted barley.
- Finish
- Long and warming, with lingering smoke, treacle toffee, soot, dark chocolate, salty liquorice, leather and cedar.