86 / 100
The nose’s smooth toasted malt gives this a composed opening, while the palate turns more emphatic with heavy sweetness, spice and malt. That contrast keeps it from reading as simply sweet, and the drying finish offers a firmer close. I like the balance suggested by malt staying central, with spice providing a useful counterpoint rather than turning the character into a list of competing flavours.
Reviewed by saltair.tram
- Nose
- Sweet, smooth toasted malt.
- Palate
- Heavy sweetness, spicy and malty.
- Finish
- Drying.