83 / 100
The clearest contrast is between the rum-cask sweetness and the delicate malt base. Honey, ripe tropical fruit and vanilla share the palate with gentle molasses and soft brown sugar, while a touch of spice gives the sweetness some balance. For my taste, the honey is appealing, and the subtle oak on the nose and mild oak warmth in the finish add a quieter counterpoint. The medium, mellow finish keeps the emphasis on tropical fruit and vanilla. That makes for an approachable combination, though someone seeking a more pronounced malt character might find the base a little understated. The rum-cask influence comes across as gentle rather than dominant, which suits the measured character here.
Reviewed by BusstopRover
- Nose
- Banana, Pineapple, Vanilla, Light malt sweetness, Subtle oak
- Palate
- Honey, Ripe tropical fruit, Vanilla, Gentle molasses richness from rum cask influence, Soft brown sugar, A touch of spice, Delicate malt base
- Finish
- Medium and mellow, Lingering tropical fruit, Soft vanilla, Mild oak warmth