88 / 100
Smoke is clearly part of the character here, with smoky peat on the nose and smoky notes carrying through the palate. I like the contrast with sweet apricots and the Moscatel sweetness in the finish: it gives the smoke a fruitier counterpoint without making it seem incidental. Heather, dried fruit, vanilla and a hint of spice add welcome detail. A lively, clearly smoke-led combination.
Reviewed by pocket_socks
- Nose
- Smoky peat, Heather, Dried fruit, Honey, A hint of citrus
- Palate
- Smoky notes, Sweet apricots, Vanilla, A hint of spice
- Finish
- Smoke balanced with Moscatel sweetness, Long-lasting and complex