88 / 100
The fruit gives this blend a welcome lift: pears and dates sit alongside the brighter notes of caramelized orange and kumquat. There’s plenty of darker company too, with chocolate, roasted nuts and a whisper of smoke, so the fruit doesn’t make the character feel overly sweet. That balance is what draws me in; the long, smooth finish with figs and spice sounds like a fitting close. A rich, layered direction, with the fruit still easy to pick out.
Reviewed by sunbeam compass
- Nose
- Bittersweet chocolate, caramelized oranges and orange zest, Hazelnuts, honey, sherry, tobacco, a whisper of smoke and sandalwood
- Palate
- Pears and dates with roasted nuts, smoky and dark chocolate, Kumquats, dried fruit, toasted bread, brown spices, vanilla, pepper, toffee, honey and smoky oak
- Finish
- Pecan pie, milk chocolate, peppercorn and figs, Soft smoke, floral and oaky notes, honey and spice; described as long and smooth