87 / 100
The clean, tangy palate sounds lively, while the oak-rich finish points in a heavier direction. I’m not sure that shift fully comes together, though the sherry and creamy barley give it a clear link.
Reviewed by raincheck.postcard
- Nose
- A touch of menthol, Classic sherry, with greater complexity than the 15 year old but less pronounced
- Palate
- Clean, tangy central palate, Zingy top notes, Sherry and creamy barley, Hints of gingerbread and nutty chocolate
- Finish
- Very long and complex, Oak-rich, with hints of smoke, cocoa and buttery notes