87 / 100
The cinnamon alongside vanilla and sweet toffee on the nose makes an inviting start for someone who likes spice with sweetness. On the palate, rye spice and pepper meet brown sugar and caramel, while sharp oak brings a firmer edge. That contrast interests me more than the sweetness alone: the spice has room to stand out without the sweeter notes disappearing. The finish continues the exchange, carrying cinnamon and pepper into dry oak, with caramel sauce as a softer counterpoint. Char and ash give the closing notes a drier direction than the opening suggests. I like the range here, though the sharp oak may be less appealing to someone looking for a gentler balance.
Reviewed by cinnamon.sparrow
- Nose
- Cinnamon, Sweet toffee, Orange zest
- Palate
- Rye spice, Pepper, Brown sugar, Sharp oak
- Finish
- Cinnamon, Dry oak, Caramel sauce, Char and ash