87 / 100
The clearest point of interest is the contrast: earthy peat and mature oak against Conference pear on the nose and soft nectarine on the palate. That fruit gives the character a brighter edge, though the overall direction is firmly peaty rather than crisp and fresh. The long finish, with tobacco, baking spices and cooked fruit, sounds substantial without relying on vague praise. A well-described, peat-led profile with enough fruit to keep it from feeling one-note.
Reviewed by saltair kettle
- Nose
- Salted butter, earthy peat and cinnamon, Old leather and coastal air, Conference pear and a little honey
- Palate
- Peat and a hint of green chilli, Mature oak and toffee popcorn, Soft hints of nectarine
- Finish
- Peat, tobacco, soft baking spices and cooked fruit, Continues for minutes afterwards