88 / 100
The long, spicy, smoky finish gives this a clear point of distinction, with dry oak balanced by honeyed sweetness and refreshing salinity. That contrast sounds appealing without feeling one-note.
Reviewed by hazelnut lantern
- Nose
- Sweet, fruity, and smoky, Apple, honey, vanilla, coffee, and a wisp of peat
- Palate
- Sweet and complex, Dark chocolate, spices, fruit, crispy malt, nuts, oak, and balanced wood smoke
- Finish
- Long, spicy, and smoky, Dry oak, honeyed sweetness, and refreshing salinity