Redwood Empire Cask Strength Pipe Dream (2022 Release)

Nose- Butterscotch bliss! Reminds me of those delicious gold candies. It is so in your face you do not need any other note. Taste- This is a spectacular caramel and vanilla bomb. Think liquid bullseyes. It is boozy, yet no ethanol showing throw. This is a bottle you could get in trouble with. Finish: If there is a flaw, here it is. Some rough edges quickly tempered by 4 drops in a 2 oz pour. Without water it is a bit strong. With water..... peanut butter! Overall: This is a quality sip. If you can get it, get it! Water fine tunes it. This competes with all of the big boy releases for me. Sleeper bottle here

My local liquor store had one of these left, and I decided to pick it up despite never having tried the original Pipe Dream. I am always very skeptical about these new distilleries, but after hearing good things I figured why not. Nose: remarkably strong vanilla - very sweet and pleasant. Hints of citrus. Palate: hot and sweet with sour green apples, spicy citrus, and cherry wood Finish: cinnamon, orange, spice, and oak Overall: This is a very unique and delicious bottle! Can’t speak for the regular expression, but the cask strength is very exciting and fun. I will be going back to pick up the regular bottle since this one was so delightful. Not the smoothest sipper out there, but I would recommend if you are looking for a cask strength that is interesting and unique.