Redwood Empire Cask Strength Lost Monarch (2022 Release)

Nose is apricot, raspberry and rye spice with vanilla, oak and a black tea note. Contrary to the expert review, there is plenty to smell. Palate is spicy cinnamon, cherry, cloves and apple pie with wood, vanilla and pepper. It mellows with a few drops of water. Long baking spice finish with mint coming in to add a savory note. Very good.

Suprisingly good! Get smore flavors (graham cracker, toasted marshmellow) and baking spices. Very pleasant, good buy at the price point as well

Copper color. On the nose I get cinnamon apples, vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and faint wintergreen. The mouthfeel is heavy and warm. On the palate I get black tea, toasted cinnamon stick, spearmint leaves and a hint of coffee. The finish is medium-long with more black tea and spearmint, along with cinnamon, clove and some black pepper. The bottle says this is at least 3 years old but it tastes much older.