87 / 100
The lightly peated designation and smoked-meat note make smoke part of the character, but the listed flavours give it company rather than making it the sole focus. Red berries, green apple and caramel bring a fruit-and-sweetness contrast, while maritime saltiness adds another clear edge. That balance suits my interest in smoke when it sits alongside other flavours. The finish is described with earthy notes, citrus, salted caramel and charred oak, which keeps the contrast going.
Reviewed by MapleRadio
- Nose
- Custard slice, Almond, Baked earth, Citrus oil, Ripe apple, Vanilla, Toffee sweetness, Peppery spice
- Palate
- Tangy red berries, Green apple, Rounded oak, Runny caramel, Smoked meats, Maritime saltiness, Vanilla fudge, Peppery incursion
- Finish
- Juicy plum, Pear, Long and satisfying, Earthy, Lemon citrus, Salted caramel, Charred oak, Spice