Rare Character Limited Release Batch No. 02, 2025, 60%

This reads as a spice-led rye, with honeyed sweetness and brown sugar giving the peppery notes something to play against. I like that contrast: the palate brings citrus zest and white pepper, while the finish shifts toward dried orange peel, clove and vanilla. The oak tannins add a drier edge, so the overall character sounds more layered than simply sweet. A clear, appealing progression of spice and sweetness!

Reviewed by tidepool.postcard

Nose

Rich oak, Honey, Baking spices, Dried stone fruit, Tobacco, Brown sugar, Rye pepper

Palate

Toasted rye bread, Citrus zest, Honeyed sweetness, White pepper, Oak tannins

Finish

Dried orange peel, Clove, Vanilla, Warm tannins, Lingering spice