Hannah Patel
May 25, 2026, 13:30:48
Right, so this one… the nose is dead interesting. Dried litchis and almonds hit first, like a posh trail mix, then these earthy oranges come in—kind of like peels left in a terracotta pot. Weirdly, I’m getting Fanta forgotten on the hob, that sticky, slightly syrupy fizz gone flat. Real humussy earthiness underneath, damp forest floor and moss. Colour’s that proper amber glow. On the sip, it’s very okay. Opens ripe mirabelles, then turns way cleaner, almost green. Malt loaf and gunflints, toasts and pumpernickel bread, a bit of cardamom peeking through. Then suddenly it’s all weissen beer and kumquats, Turkish delights, prunes, and marzipan-filled dates. Burnt syrups and rye bread soaked in rum, with a splash of orange bitters. There’s burnt notes everywhere but a butterscotch smoothness pulls it together. Finish is fresher than the middle suggests, which saves it. 😌✨
