I have had the good fortune to purchase every Act since Act 2. The second and third Acts were incredible. Some of the best whiskey I have tasted. From those Acts forward, the quality has diminished each year. However, these Acts have slowly been improving with every successive release since Act 6. N: On initial nosing, you are welcomed immediately by baking spices. Not overpowering, but with an inviting, light, cordial greeting. Cinnamon sugar, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, pumpernickel. As it opens, the grape, port sweetness peeks through which rounds the spicy spices. P: The initial sip is gently biting; prickly. Once it softens, the port wine coats the palate. BlackBerry jam, mingled with rye, black pepper, cinnamon spice, oak spice, dates, with some herbal undertones. F: A long finish that’s oaken with orange and lemon zest. Spearmint, charcoal, black licorice ride to a very long lasting ending. W: A touch of water sweetens the dram softening the spice. This rounds the dram and creates a more approachable dram. Whatever your mood, hard or soft, just drink straight or add water to enjoy a softer side. O: The previous releases were somewhat weakened from the early Acts. This Act is a step forward to its former greatness. This was a bottle that was opened a month ago. That month of resting has improved the dram as the initial pour was somewhat incoherent. Give this time in the bottle and time in the glass and you will be rewarded positively. [91/100][$125][Tasted: 11/21/2025]