doomsday_disco Report post Posted October 11 Take a break from pondering that orb, and mull over this mug! Sweet oud infused with fermented apple, allspice, cinnamon sticks, ginger root, clove, orange slices, and bourbon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
izile Report post Posted October 25 In the bottle: I think this smells the most apple cider-y out of all of them this year. It smells like a fresh hot cup of cider from a holiday vender. Wet: A bit sharp on the nose, with lots of ginger, spices, and something soft and sweet growing in the background. I think the bourbon hit and ran pretty quickly on me. Dry: The apple has returned in good faith, and the spices have quietened down to a lovely balance. I think the oud is finally making an appearance, and just gives it a nice soft roundness. Quite lovely and a bit less foodie than Fearful Pleasures or Autumn Cider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowEtienne Report post Posted December 1 This really beautifully captures hot spiced cider on me, but I wouldn't necessarily guess the alcohol elements if they weren't in the notes list. It's honestly more in line with the the hot spiced non-alcoholic cider that I get in the Pike Place Market in colder months. There's something very bright and fresh to the apple beside the warming spices. The ginger is definitely prominent here, but it's the earthier ginger of older ginger roots, and it blends really well with the more subtle cinnamon, clove, and allspice (the cinnamon and clove really do behave on my skin, and they can definitely be loud notes sometimes). The orange slices are a barely there hint of zest, but they're a really lovely element that rounds out the scent. The sweet woodiness of the oud (with just a hint of pleasant sourness) really ties everything together. Overall, apple and ginger are definitely the stars of this, which is exactly what I would have hoped for. I'm really glad I was able to get myself a bottle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doomsday_disco Report post Posted Thursday at 06:15 PM (edited) This is really different from the other NYCC ciders because it has the addition of the orange slices (which are very noticeable on me) as well as the mulling spices. Both the cider and the oud are prominent in this scent, and the oud here is not indolic. Of the NYCC cider scents, this one is the most cider-y. For my more gourmand-leaning self, I'd prefer this to be straight up mulled cider without the oud, but I bet someone who liked All Hallows Oud that loves apple would also appreciate this scent. Edited Thursday at 06:15 PM by doomsday_disco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
