82 / 100
The gentle smoke thread is what makes this appealing to me: char smoke and a hint of smoke are present, but they sit alongside vanilla, citrus and apples rather than defining the whole picture. The palate’s sweet malt, lemon and coconut sound easy to follow, with pepper and oak giving it a drier edge. I also like the contrast between that sweet, citrus-led character and the finish’s bittersweet notes and tannins. Overall, a lively set of notes, with smoke kept in a supporting role.
Reviewed by pocket_socks
- Nose
- Vanilla icing sugar, lemon and apples, Char smoke and a hint of smoke, Coconut and sugar almonds
- Palate
- Sweet malted cereal, lemon and coconut, White pepper and oak spice, Salty bitter undertones
- Finish
- Sweet vanilla and lemon, Mild slowly fading spice, Bittersweet notes and tannins