
Bethany Taylor
Apr 28, 2026, 15:26:10
Right, this one’s a proper puzzle but in the best way.
Nose hits first wi’ this warm, worn-leather thing, then a wee whiff of iodine – like a seaside rock pool, no a bad thing. 🥃
Then comes baked honey, not the runny sort, more like that set honey you spread thick. There’s a nutty drift too, almond maybe, an a hint of that earthy, mushroomy forest floor after rain. 🍯🍂
Palate’s where it gets lush – oily an rich, dark toffee, stewed figs, an this slight salted caramel vibe that dances on the tongue. Mid-sip there’s a kick of ginger an black pepper that keeps it lively.
Finish is long, gentle smoke an a wee dryness like strong black tea, leavin a warm glow. ✨
Cracking dram. Feels like sittin in an old library armchair by the fire. Could sip this all night.
(Typos intentional: “no a bad thing”, “leavin”, “an” instead of “and” – just how I’d text a mate.)