87 / 100
The fruit gives this a welcome lift: raisins and plums sit alongside brighter apricot and orange on the nose. I like that contrast, especially as the palate turns darker, with bitter coffee and herbal notes against caramel sweetness and sour orange. It sounds like a layered, firmly sherried style rather than an easygoing fruit dram, but the citrus keeps it engaging. The earthy, peppery finish adds a final counterpoint without taking over.
Reviewed by teacupkit
- Nose
- Leafy sherry, raisins and plums, Juicy apricots and orange juice, Roasted malt, toffee and brioche
- Palate
- Stout beer and burnt-edge croissants, Caramel sweetness, herbal notes and bitter Turkish coffee, Sour oranges, tobacco and leather
- Finish
- Slightly earthy, with oranges and pepper, A few drops of Fernet Branca