87 / 100
The oak char and warming wood spices sound like a clear counterpoint to the fresh citrus, blossom and tropical fruit. That contrast is appealing, though I’d want the oak to sit in support rather than take over; the notes also give plenty of space to mint, fruit and sweet, nutty flavours. The rye-cask finish is a useful part of the picture, with fragrant cinnamon and pepper adding lift alongside the softer caramel notes. It reads as a layered, balanced character, with enough oak presence to interest me without making oak the whole story.
Reviewed by silver.postcard
- Nose
- Mango, Fresh mint, Crushed almonds, Fresh lemon peel and candied orange, Blossom, Vanilla
- Palate
- Toffee apple, Pecan pie, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Honey, Cacao, Hazelnut, Caramelised nuts, Tropical fruits, Crisp spiced apple, Oak char
- Finish
- Toffee, Maple syrup, Guava, Soft wood spices, Warming pepper, Sweet, nutty caramel