Tastes

In every dram I get partially crushed peanut shells, tobacco at the butt of a cigarette, and some shoe leather, more from around the heel than the laces. It’s not entirely as unpleasant as it sounds - at least on the crest of the tongue. But by the time it hits the back, and certainly through the finish, I find myself glancing absently toward the exit of this “super trendy” dive bar and drifting toward who I’m gonna call after this. Maybe Elijah is still up...

All corn, all the time. Definitely young, and not bad for it. Just would rather have the Balconies Baby Blue instead if given the choice.

Some green apple and charcoal on the nose, highlighting the more classic vanilla nut underneath. The palate brings in more peanut brittle and burnt caramel, and has a nice, oily mouth feel. But the finish, while of decent length with a little pepper on the back of the tongue, has a lot of gasoline burn that really turned me sour. Might do better with a little more time in the glass or with a drop of water to cut the flames down a bit.

Ooh, boy, lots of flavor. On the nose, there are solid amounts of cinnamon and oak, but I also got some fruit mixed in, some green apple and maybe a little bitter cherry. On the palate, the cherry popped a little more for me, as did the oak, but the taste was otherwise as advertised by the nose. The finish was both long - with a slight hint of spicy black pepper - as well as all too inviting for a second sip. Much, much better than I anticipated overall.

A little nutty, with a little roasted cereal and caramel on the tongue. Finish is good, a little oily with some candy pecans, with an average length. Very solid all around, and truly impressive for a craft distillery.