87 / 100
The malt character seems wrapped in a bold wave of cherry, raisins and Christmas cake, with sweetness carrying through to a long, warming finish. That sounds appealing, though the nose is described as powerful and meaty, so this may be less about subtle grain detail.
Reviewed by raincheck_pebble
- Nose
- Powerful, meaty and fruity, Big cherry, dried winter fruit, raisins and stewed fruit, Christmas cake, marzipan, icing sugar sweetness and vanilla ice cream
- Palate
- Deep, luxurious, well-balanced sweetness
- Finish
- Long and warming