91 / 100
The named Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks make an interesting pairing on paper, while the notes stay focused on fruit, sweetness and spice rather than assigning flavours to either cask. That restraint suits me: crisp orchard fruit and citrus meet oak, honey and warm spice, with milk chocolate and toffee carrying through the finish. It sounds layered without leaning on one loud cask effect. At 36 years and 46%, the written character feels composed, though its appeal here is the balance, not age alone.
Reviewed by sunbeam_atlas
- Nose
- Tropical fruits, Apples and pears, Citrus, Vanilla and oakiness
- Palate
- Crisp orchard fruits and citrus, Raw heather honey, Roasted chestnuts, White pepper and warm spices
- Finish
- Lingering fruit and subtle spices, Toffee and honey, Milk chocolate, Tempered oak