87 / 100
The appeal is the clear sherry-and-chocolate thread, with raisins and prunes bringing a juicy counterpoint to the malt and toffee. The long finish, where chocolate continues alongside Demerara sweetness, gives the description a satisfying through-line. My preference leans toward brighter profiles, so this sounds like a richer direction than my usual choice; still, the notes are specific and well connected rather than relying on vague praise. A strong showing on its own terms, though freshness is not the quality leading the story here.
Reviewed by honeycomb kettle
- Nose
- Intense sherry aromas, Malt, Fine spice, Dark chocolate, Sweet sherry
- Palate
- Mouth-filling and soft, Chocolate, Juicy dried fruit: raisins and prunes, Malt, Toffee
- Finish
- Long-lasting, Chocolate, Fine Demerara sweetness