87 / 100
There’s an engaging push and pull between the robust stone fruit and smoked lemons on the nose, then the palate turns oily, grippy and spicy, with candied fruit alongside leather and nuts. The finish’s peppery oak tannins bring a drier edge, balanced by lingering mint and sweet vanilla. That contrast gives the character some shape; the oak is a documented note, though it doesn’t establish a particular cask history. A compelling, assertive set of details, with the arid finish keeping it from feeling simply lush.
Reviewed by sunbeam_pebble
- Nose
- Robust stone fruit, Smoked lemons, Vanilla cheesecake, Grapefruit, Floral notes, Oily wood sap, Hint of bubblegum
- Palate
- Oily and luscious, with a powerful grip, Digestives, Cereals, Orange oil, Leather, Nuts, Vibrant spicy sweetness with candied fruit
- Finish
- Lingering mint leaf, Sweet vanilla, Peppery oak tannins, Medium, arid, gritty, tangy character