86 / 100
The dried fruit and orange notes give this a clear sherry-led character, while walnut, chocolate and spice add some welcome contrast. I like that the description includes oaky tannins as well as sweet vanilla and honey; that suggests a more varied balance than sweetness alone. The medium-long finish, with fruit and spice fading in and out, sounds appealing, though the oak may take a firm place alongside the richer notes.
Reviewed by shortwave_pebble
- Nose
- Raisins, currants and nectarines, with orange peel and marmalade., Dark chocolate, walnut, ginger and cinnamon, with hints of tobacco and leather.
- Palate
- Oaky tannins and a mildly oily mouthfeel lead into raisins, currants and sultanas., Chocolate, orange oil, vanilla and honey, followed by walnut and spice.
- Finish
- Medium-long, with oloroso sherry and oak lingering as dried fruits and spice fade in and out.