87 / 100
The spice and sweetness give this a pleasing push and pull: piquant spices and oak char bring a firm edge, while burnt toffee and lingering caramel sweetness round it out. The finish stays warming and spicy, so this seems more oak-led than delicate. I like that the sweet notes are present without smoothing away the sharper character. A compact, direct style that should suit someone who wants spice alongside caramel rather than sweetness on its own.
Reviewed by tidepoolrambler
- Nose
- Fruity London spirit, Toasted oak, Caramelised wood
- Palate
- Burnt toffee, Oak char, Piquant spices
- Finish
- Warming, spicy oak, Lingering caramel sweetness