83 / 100
The charred oak and vanilla give the sweeter notes some grounding, but they sit alongside a much stronger mix of ash, peat and brine. I’m not sure the oak is a main feature here; it seems more like a supporting edge.
Reviewed by fern.fox
- Nose
- Peaty, smoky and coastal, with sea spray, brine and seaweed, Sweet fruit, citrus, vanilla, caramel and charred wood
- Palate
- Ash, coal peat and brine, Sweet notes of bacon, dates, tropical fruits, honey and vanilla, with charred oak, herbs and white pepper
- Finish
- Long and persistent, with ash, campfire smoke, sea salt, seaweed and spice, Sweet malt with hints of lemon, peach, pineapple and licorice