Sweet vanilla caramel Cow Tails candy and candy corn, plus a hint of apple blossoms, premiere in the aroma. Continued nosing drums up barrel influence in the form of herbaceous spice, charred oak, and esters, all calling to mind such baked treats as banana bread and apple crumble. The longer you let it breathe the richer it gets, with dark maple syrup, honey, and molasses emerging amidst tobacco tinged suede leather and even a note of Oud. Spicy sweet on the tongue, like cinnamon Red Hots candy, summarily followed by caramel apple strudel, and chocolate pecan pie. Legs are wide set, marching slow and steady to the bottom while leaving a breadcrumb trail of droplets scattered in their paths. The mouthfeel is full and satiny. It finishes long with dusky tannins amidst residual sweetness and diminished spice. Traces of tobacco, walnuts, coffee, and cocoa can be found too. Holds up OK with ice, but this dram’s drumbeat is best enjoyed neat. Aroma: 10 Taste: 10 Body: 8 Finish: 8