86 / 100
The citrus and orange marmalade make this feel welcoming, while ginger, toffee and vanilla bring a richer edge. I like the contrast with the bitter citrus notes, which keeps the fruit from reading as simply sweet. Pepper and malt carry through the medium-long finish, with beeswax and Seville orange giving it a distinct close. There’s plenty to explore here, though the bitterness may not suit every preference.
Reviewed by bluehour kettle
- Nose
- Sweet grain, Malty, Fresh fruit (orange marmalade, citrus), Yeast, A hint of wood
- Palate
- Full-bodied, Rich fruitiness (lime, orange, grapefruit), Ginger, Toffee, Vanilla, Toasted cereals, A slight bitter citrus note
- Finish
- Medium-long, Peppery, Malty, Beeswax, Cornflakes, Bitter Seville oranges