Nose: Ripe apples, butterscotch and drying ginger complement plenty of oak-y smoke and salty sea air. In the backdrop there’s plenty of minerality and a touch of polished leather.
Palate: Dark and rich notes from chocolate, black fruits and oak char are tempered by lively winter spices and a thick helping of sweet treacle. Phenol notes are prominent throughout.
Finish: A hint of rhubarb and a flicker of peppery spice emerge with time.
Overall: Complex and characterful.