Tastes

The nose is deep but not spicy, opening with brown sugar, vanilla, and a pleasant floral note. First sip comes off sweet when it hits the tongue but has a slight rye spice on the end. Maple syrup, small hints of cinnamon, and citrus are present. I’m leaning towards orange zest and lemon. It’s a little hotter swishing on the palate, but still incredibly balanced. The finish doesn’t linger too much but leaves a silky mouthfeel with some rye spice kicking about.

The nose is sweet and spicy with caramel, toffee, and barrel wood spice. The palate is quite complex, with creme brûlée and more caramel, undertones of currants and red apple, and a hot finish. A couple drops of water refine the finishes sharp edges and end the sip with a warm mouthfeel of vanilla and pine trees. Further sips bring forth leather, the toffee from the nose, and even a slight hint of licorice.