SMOKE WAGON DESERT COLT GLASS: Glencairn COLOR: 1.6 Mahogany NOSE: Wasn’t getting anything at first, but after about 15 minutes it opened up nicely with Rich Vanilla, Hay, Dry Oak, Clove, and Cinnamon. NEAT: Rich and Clingy. Spicy notes of Clove, White Pepper, Orange Oil, and Cinnamon Stick. Some Vanilla shows up on the finish along with some Drying Bitter Tannins. Nice Hug blooms while a Peppery coating aftertaste lingers. Just a bit Youthful and Unrefined, but thankfully missing the overwhelming Corniness that I’ve been getting from MGP lately. SPLASH: A Little Water actually ups the spice with the Clove becoming dominant on Nose and Palate. It’s kind of giving me underaged Wild Turkey vibes. A little more water and the Cinnamon becomes dominant. VERDICT: I haven’t been the biggest fan of Smoke Wagon, but when I saw this No Water Added, High Proof, Non Chill Filtered release for a very reasonable $36 I thought I’d give it a go. Glad I did! If you like some spice in your dram, you could definitely do worse than this $36 bottle.