88 / 100
The appeal here is the push and pull between sweet toffee and lively rye spice. Clove, cinnamon, and ginger meet raisins and Demerara sugar on the nose, while the palate brings the spice forward against softer malty, biscuity notes. The Pedro Ximénez sherry cask finish is part of the stated style, and the lingering, tannic close with pronounced rye spice gives the sweetness a firm counterpoint. A warmly inviting balance for someone drawn to spice alongside sweetness.
Reviewed by teacup.sparrow
- Nose
- Tangy Seville oranges, Soft sun-kissed raisins, Clove, cinnamon, and ginger, Demerara sugar and toffee
- Palate
- Rich, buttery toffee, Cinnamon, clove, and classic rye spice, Soft, malty and biscuity notes, Vibrant citrus top note
- Finish
- Hints of honey, Plump sultanas and ripe cherries, Lengthy and tannic, with pronounced rye spice