87 / 100
There’s a pleasing restraint in the way the sweeter notes meet the tea character. Chocolate and honey on the nose sound inviting, while tea tannins and subtle oak spice give the palate a drier, more measured edge. The finish continues that balance with roasted green tea and toasted wood, rather than simply extending the sweetness. It reads as a thoughtful combination of familiar malt richness and distinctive tea notes, with enough contrast to keep it interesting.
Reviewed by bluehour.sparrow
- Nose
- Chocolate, Sweet honey, Fresh popcorn, Toasted chestnuts, Gentle citrus
- Palate
- Creamy and deep, Roasted chestnut, Sweet malt, Tea tannins, Subtle oak spice
- Finish
- Spicy, Mineral-rich, Lightly dry, Lingering roasted green tea, Toasted wood