84 / 100
At 43% ABV, this has a measured strength on paper, while the notes point to a lively contrast between dry pepper and sweeter details such as cream toffee and honeydew melon. The finish sounds particularly pepper-forward, building through cinnamon and black pepper, though it’s also described as short. That gives the character some definition without making the finish its strongest feature. The fruit and floral notes on the nose add welcome breadth to the sharper, spiced side.
Reviewed by cloudberry compass
- Nose
- Fruits with floral notes, earthy and sharp, Hints of banana chips, honeyed barley, cereals, citrus fruits, and berries
- Palate
- Dry with peppers and sweet spots, Cadbury Fingers, brown bread with butter, sultanas, honeydew melon, distinct spice, and cream toffee
- Finish
- Spicy and smooth, with a slow build-up of cinnamon and black pepper, Surprisingly peppery and short, with dark chocolate in the aftertaste