88 / 100
The most appealing tension is between the Christmas pudding richness and the lemon-zest freshness, with maritime saltiness keeping the fruit from feeling too sweet. Toffee and cooked fruit on the nose lead into chocolate, butterscotch and dried fruit on the palate. The finish turns drier, with pepper and oak-spice alongside soft fruit. This sounds like a measured, characterful balance, rather than sweetness alone.
Reviewed by teacup owl
- Nose
- Toffee and cooked fruit, Nutmeg, Salty sea breeze, Hints of smoke
- Palate
- Dark chocolate and butterscotch, Lemon zest freshness, Maritime saltiness, Dried fruit
- Finish
- Soft fruit and balancing dryness, Chocolate and pepper, Oak-spice, Slightly peaty