Tastes

Yep, chocolate.

Fragrant nose that stings. Lots there, almond paste, sour fruit, honey, wood, musk, sweet pickles, taffy, boiled peanuts, butter, cream cheese frosting, wow, one of the best I've smelled in a while. On the palate, sweet and nutty... a bit of cherry, black pepper, slight cacao nibs, bitter walnut, peanut brittle. Lingering cinnamon into the chest. Finishes a bit too bitter, more than I usually like, so a slight downgrade for that. But lots to like here. 6/19/2020

Must, cardboard, a hint of flowers, and strong cider on the nose. No sting. The nose just works. On the palate, bitter chocolatey malt, cinnamon, cacao nibs. There's a bit of sweetness, with some cough syrup at the end, but the bitter note dominates. Long, warm finish. 6/4/2020