Barrell Craft Spirits Seagrass Grey Label (2023 release)

Incredibly complex nose. I get everything from apricot and citrus fruit to caramel and butterscotch and pure ethanol. Neat you feel the heat and the rye spice that turns to the fruith and lingers for a long time. A little water opens it up more. The nose turns richer and more fruity. The palate still has heat but the fruit comes through more, along with a salty/tannin finish that doesnt last as long as neat. Very complex. A journey. The overall heat keeps it from scoring higher but an incredible glass when in the mood.