Wendy Kelly
May 9, 2026, 08:51:03
Blimey, this one’s proper intense, innit? First sip hits ya with a wave of vanilla an’ burnt sugar, like a crème brûlée left under the grill a bit too long. Then comes summat spicy... cinnamon sticks, maybe nutmeg? Gotta be careful though, the alcohol’s not shy, makes ya take a sharp breath in 🥃 Wait, hang on... there’s a lovely dark chocolate bitterness comin’ through now, mixin’ with some charred oak wood. Really coats the mouth, that does. Oh, an’ a hint of leather an’ old tobacco pouches at the back. Very mature, like. Feels like sippin’ history. Then ya get this surprise! A little burst of orange peel an’ some raisins. Sweet, but not cloying. Proper good balance, that 🍊 Finish is long an’ warm, with a touch of smokiness. Not peaty smoke, more like a distant bonfire on a cold night. Summat herbal lingers too... a bit like fresh-cut hay. Overall, it’s a proper beast, but a refined one. A real sipper for when ya just want to sit back an’ think. 🤔💨
