Overall Score
73/100
Award Issued
SILVER Medal
Product Brand
Hundred Hives
Product Name
Honey Dessert
Product Flavor
Sea buckthorn
Country
Lithuania
Our French sensory collective comments
The jury's evaluation reveals a deep appreciation for the honey's unique sensory appeal, underscored by its earthy aroma, visually enticing sea buckthorn color, and luxurious texture. Despite some imbalance in flavor, the product's exceptional quality and memorable aftertaste affirm its potential for captivating the senses.
Product description
Raw highest quality Lithuanian honey with sea buckthorn
Hundred Hives taste description
this dessert combines the flavors of aromatic honey and sea buckthorn
Our F.L.A.V.O.R results
FORM
With its bright, viscous, and shiny appearance, this honey displays visual cues of exceptional quality. The judge's observation of the visible sea buckthorn color is a promising sign of the ingredient's integration and influence on the overall presentation.
100/100
LINGER
The lasting impressions of sweetness and fruitiness create a memorable aftertaste, as noted by the judge. The "highly memorable" and "distinctive" qualities indicate that this honey leaves a lasting impression on the palate.
85/100
AROMA
The honey's aroma is both earthy and caramelized, evoking a tropical sweetness that intrigues the senses. The judge's description of the scent as "sweet and almost tropical" captures the complex, alluring bouquet of this unique offering.
62/100
VITALITY
The flavor profile, described as a balance of spicy, earthy, and citrus notes, demonstrates an intriguing complexity. However, the judge's comment that the sea buckthorn acidity is not quite sufficient to cut through the dominant sweetness of the honey suggests room for improvement in achieving a more harmonious flavor balance.
86/100
OVERALL TEXTURE
The judge's assessment of the honey's texture as "smooth, creamy, and thick" indicates a well-executed execution that delivers on the sensory expectations of a premium honey product. The "perfect" and "creamy" descriptors suggest a luxurious mouthfeel.
82/100
REFINEMENT
While the honey displays many positive attributes, including exceptional ingredient quality and a captivating sensory experience, the judge's mixed feelings suggest that the product may not fully deliver on its potential. The overpowering sweetness and imbalance of flavors detract from an otherwise impressive offering.
83/100