82 / 100
This leans into a quiet, earthy style rather than an easy burst of fruit. The dusty, oily opening and faint floral note sound restrained, while oranges, lemons, honey and ripe apples bring more lift on the palate, with a little marmalade bitterness to keep it from feeling too sweet. That shift, followed by hay and earthy spice on a relatively long finish, gives the character some welcome detail. Its mildness is part of the appeal, though it may not suit anyone looking for a bold, immediate dram.
Reviewed by shortwave_atlas
- Nose
- Linseed oil, wet hay and leafy notes, Light chalk, polished oak and industrial wax, Dusty-library books; a faint floral hint emerges, Hardly any fruit
- Palate
- Oily, dusty character with oranges and lemons, Marmalade bitterness, earthy notes and mild peppery warmth, Honey, ripe apples and a gingery bite
- Finish
- Relatively long, with earthy spice, orange peels and hay