Rating: 16/23 N: There's definitely an alcohol burn here, but there's also plenty of wood, with spices, sawdust, nesquik, and bold berries (black and red). There's also substantial limestone. It smells good, but not all that mature. P: Sweet with light caramel and some ripe berries. Some spicy burn, with cinnamon coming in most notably. The spices still add some sweetness. There's definitely some of that limestone here and the overall profile is a little bit light. Still, that fruity sweetness is pretty enjoyable. F: Lingering fruit and limestone with a spicy burn and hints of slightly more bitter versions of spices - maybe slight spices with a bigger barrel backing. Not bad, but definitely forgettable. - Conclusion - The port finish adds a fullness that makes me like this better than Garrison Brothers Small Batch (14/23) or my cask strength Garrison Brothers Single Barrel (15/23). On the other hand, there's a more traditional flavor and maturity to Garrison Brothers Balmorhea 2021 (17/23) that I definitely prefer. I think that this is pretty clearly int he 16 range then. I quite like it, but its's kind of odd and is clearly using a finish to hide its flaws.