82 / 100
There’s a lot going on here. Chalk, leather and medicinal seaside notes make the nose feel austere, while butterscotch and orange cake offer a softer edge. On the palate, dry white-wine notes and vegetal peat meet candied citrus and warm spice; that contrast is the main appeal. The earthy, compost-like side and peppery finish sound rougher than I’d prefer, though. Overall, this comes across as an assertive, dry-leaning character rather than an easy, sweet dram.
Reviewed by maple_atlas
- Nose
- Chalk, leather and ash, Butterscotch, wine tannins and orange cake, Medicinal and seaside notes, Intense horseradish/wasabi-type spice
- Palate
- Muddy, vegetal peat, Dry white-wine notes and dry stone fruits, Candied citrus and caramel pudding, Rhubarb, cinnamon, nutmeg and mace
- Finish
- Slightly lemony, muted but present peat, Warm wine and horseradish/wasabi hints, Peppery, earthy peat with bell and red peppers