86 / 100
The appeal here is the contrast: gentle peat smoke sits alongside apple, citrus and vanilla, then the palate brings caramel and dried fruit into the mix. Rich and full-bodied gives this more presence than a light, crisp style, while bitter chocolate and wood spice add a drier counterpoint. The finish sounds particularly compelling, with sweet honey and spicy oak meeting a refreshing hint of sea salt. A layered, confidently peated character, though the smoke may lead for anyone seeking a gentler style.
Reviewed by honeycomb.sparrow
- Nose
- Gentle peat smoke, Apple and citrus, Vanilla and sweet spices, Hints of oak and subtle brininess
- Palate
- Rich and full-bodied, Sweet caramel and vanilla, Crisp cereals and dried fruits, Peaty smokiness, Wood spice and bitter chocolate
- Finish
- Long and warming, Lingering wood smoke, Sweet honey and spicy oak, Refreshing hint of sea salt