Nose - Gentle smoke, baked apples, golden raisins, hint of warm salt, hint of apple saltwater taffy (w/ water) Smoke almost disappears but otherwise the same
Taste - Gentle charcoal/campfire smoke, sea spray, candied apple, bit drying, golden raisins, sweet habanero drying heat (w/ water) Less sweet, fruity bitterness turned up a bit, otherwise the same
Finish - Very drying, light fruity bitterness, apples, golden raisins (w/ water) Same
Score - 81/100
Final Thoughts - This one had a nice nose, gentle smoke balanced by some salt & fruity/creamy sweetness. The cask influence is fairly subtle in this one as I don't get strong cognac vibes, but rather a more fruity apple creamy custard vibe from this. Add in some salt and a hint of campfire smoke, and it feels like an apple custard, but without the creaminess. Hints of golden raisin are present, but it comes in and out and this drying lightly bitter vibe dominates. Feels a bit hotter than the proof might suggest but a bit of water helps tame that, but I think it elevates any fruity bitter notes in this one. I think this one is best neat or with only a few drops of water, I think I tried to proof this one down to about 50% and the bitterness came out a bit much.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - Probably not another
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
201.21
USD
per
Bottle
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