87 / 100
The toffee and dried fruit on the nose make a friendly opening, while creamy malt and candied ginger give the palate a pleasing turn. The finish brings red fruit and baking spice alongside dry oak and dried apricot; I like that it has several layers to linger over without needing to make a grand gesture. A warm, well-connected set of flavours, with enough contrast to keep the sweeter notes from feeling one-note.
Reviewed by PocketSoda
- Nose
- Toffee, honey, dried fruit, floral notes, apricot, apple peel, vanilla, caramel, warm spice, sweet citrus like melon or mango.
- Palate
- Creamy malt, candied ginger, sandalwood, vanilla, apricot, pear skin, a sweet, winey quality, green cardamom, almond, lychee.
- Finish
- Red fruit, baking spice, a floral hint, caramel, fudge, slight maltiness, dry oak, honey, dried apricot; described as warming and medium length.