86 / 100
The pepper and rye warmth against sticky toffee-apple sweetness gives this a clear point of contrast. The candied sweetness sounds appealing, though the menthol spice is predominant on the palate, and the front-of-mouth finish feels like an unusual turn.
Reviewed by copper.tram
- Nose
- Freshly lit bonfire smoke, Pepper/rye warmth spice, Toffee apple sticky sweetness and sweet caramel, Citrus sweetness, salty sea air, grassy/fresh hay
- Palate
- Heavy cereal note behind softened peat warmth and earthy characteristics, Candied sweetness with subtle vanilla and butterscotch, Menthol spice, predominant at the front of the mouth
- Finish
- Sweet almond/marzipan with peat smoke spice, Lingers more at the front of the mouth