82 / 100
The plum, raisin and stone-fruit notes give this a clear fruit-led pull, with salted caramel and cinnamon adding a savoury edge. The finish seems less settled, turning dry with sulphury sherry and burnt-rubber notes, so it sounds more challenging than easygoing.
Reviewed by harbour lantern
- Nose
- Sweet sherry, plums, raisins and stone fruits, Burnt caramel and toasted banana bread
- Palate
- Rich caramel and brine, Cinnamon spice and stone fruits
- Finish
- Long, woody and creamy, Can dry out with burnt rubber and sulphury sherry