Tastes

Nose: oak barrel, bit of grain dust, slight caramel and granny smith apple. Taste: caramel, baking spice, cinnamon, granny smith. Not as much ethanol as you'd expect

The alcohol hits up front but instantly gives way to a beautiful cherry and vanilla creme. The heat gives way over time, leaving a lingering velvety sweetness. The finish leaves a hint of what strikes me as pepper. Not black pepper; more like jalapeño. Several Balcones have hit me the same way, so mauve is a Texas thing, i dunno. But overall, it's just very nice!