Batch 57 - This is a unique one, and I was very excited to try it given the huge following it has in the community. The nose is lovely, especially with a few splashes of water. It fills a glass with cherry pie, raisins, guava paste, and anise. On the palate, the cherry sweetness comes through most strongly for me, with a decent bit of heat and tingle on the lips. It burns even with water. The finish is explosive, fiery, and effervescent, with a spicy and bourbon-like caramel fade, along with notes of bittersweet chocolate. My rating is informed by the fact that a lot of less expensive bourbons provide a similar flavor profile and hot finish, so much so that if I had it blind I'd think it was a cask strength bourbon.