Tastes

Toffee, charred oak, maple syrup, peanut, orange peel, and straw on the nose. Rich and lightly tannic in the mouth. More notes of orange peel, oak, and straw on the palate, plus some nutmeg and vanilla. Notable burn on the midpalate, but the finish is somewhat smoother, and medium-long. 3.25/5.00 – Quite Good (neat)

On the nose, notes of charred oak, walnut, and demerara sugar, with hints of ripe peach and flamed orange peel. Oily and full-bodied in the mouth. Palate shows more charred oak, demerara sugar, walnut, and flamed orange peel, plus vanilla. Finish is quite smooth and medium-long, very much dominated by the charred oak. 3.25/5.00 – Quite Good (neat)

Aromas of stewed pear, almond, cinnamon, raisin, and straw. Semi-rich mouthfeel. On the palate, more notes of cinnamon, raisin, pear, and almond – plus subtle cedar and vanilla. The slight heat on the midpalate from the higher proof disappears on the finish, which is quite long. 3.75/5.00 – Very Good (neat)

On the nose, notes of butterscotch, charred oak, toasted coconut, hay, and baking spice. Light and silky in the mouth. On the palate, more butterscotch and charred oak, plus hints of brown butter and eucalyptus. Palate is somewhat lacking in intensity. Finish is very smooth and medium-length. 3.00/5.00 – Good (neat)

Aromas of lemon zest, barley cake, ocean brine, apricot, wood smoke, and honey. Subtly oily mouthfeel. On the palate, more lemon, smoke, honey, brine, and apricot– plus accents of hay and potting soil. Persistent finish. 3.75/5.00 – Very Good (neat)

On the nose, straw, green apple, toasted oak, vanilla, and a faint note of honey. Light, rounded, and slightly astringent in the mouth. Palate shows some more straw, toasted oak, honey, and green apple, along with an additional note of butter. Finish is short, though quite smooth. 2.75/5.00 – Decent (neat)