87 / 100
the interesting part is the contrast: rich sherry-soaked dark fruits and vanilla custard meet aromatic peat, while the nose keeps the smoke gentle. the dried orange peel and dark chocolate on the finish give it a more grounded close than a simple sweet-and-smoky combination. i tend to look for herbal or tea notes, and those aren't part of the described character here; still, the fruit, spice and peat make for a clear, appealing set of flavours.
Reviewed by saltair_notebook
- Nose
- Intense heather honey, Rich dried fruits, Cinnamon spice, Subtle maritime notes, Gentle peat smoke
- Palate
- Sherry-soaked dark fruits, Toasted oak, Vanilla custard, Warming spices, Aromatic peat
- Finish
- Sweet smoke, Dried orange peel, Dark chocolate, Warming spices