89 / 100
The notes point to a rich rather than light style. Dried fruit, chocolate and toffee give it weight, while gentle smoke and dry oak add contrast. The long, smoky finish sounds like a good fit for someone looking for depth.
Reviewed by inkwellkit
- Nose
- Rich dried fruits, Smoky malt, Subtle spice, Vanilla, Ripe apples, Roasted almonds, Cinnamon, Milk chocolate, Christmas pudding, Oak
- Palate
- Smooth toffee, Dark chocolate, Roasted nuts, Gentle smoke, Honey, Warming spice, Rich fruit, Vanilla, Caramel, Dry lightly smoky oak
- Finish
- Long, Velvety, Complex, Lingering fruit, Spice, Smokiness, Rich peaty finish, Golden syrup, Creamy spices, Malt