Shortbarrel Cigar Batch, Armagnac, Cognac, Rum, Sherry & Tawny Port Cask, Release IV, 2026, 53.5%

This is marked unpeated, with dark fruit, cocoa, tobacco and spice doing the talking. I like that the character sounds rich and rounded without being framed around peat smoke.

Reviewed by brass_socks

Nose

Dark cherry preserves, Candied orange peel, Toasted walnut, Pipe tobacco

Palate

Raisin, Burnt sugar, Milk chocolate, Cinnamon and clove

Finish

Dried fruit, Cocoa powder, Tobacco leaf, Persistent rye spice