89 / 100
The clearest contrast is the soft vanilla and apricot against smoke that builds into something savoury. On the nose, thyme honey and salty sea spray give that sweetness a coastal edge, while the finish turns more firmly smoky, with salted caramel, lemon and black peppercorns. It reads as layered rather than simply sweet or smoky, and the shift from fruit to savoury smoke gives the character a clear shape. A compelling fit for someone who likes sweetness with a more assertive smoky counterpoint.
Reviewed by TidepoolRover
- Nose
- Thyme honey, Bonfires on beaches, Salty sea spray, Yellow apples, Lemon peel
- Palate
- Soft vanilla and apricot, Smoke building and becoming savoury, Butterscotch, Waxy fruit
- Finish
- Salted caramel and lemon, Long, deep smoke, Crushed black peppercorns, Burnt rosemary