Dank, wet miserable Memorial Day finds me relaxing; reading and binge watching “Band of Brothers” and reflecting upon this important day (grateful for those who have served or currently serving and sacrificed for this great country). A strong raspberry jam nose immediately greets you along with an assortment of fruits and spices. Dates, cranberry, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla pudding and light brown sugar. It’s like a Thanksgiving Day dessert table. Once you stop enjoying the bountiful nose, the mind is anticipating a thick, rich liquid but it is surprisingly delicate, however, sweet and spicy, keeping in rhythm to the nose, however not as deep and vast. Black pepper, oak, vanilla, toasted coconut and milk chocolate (think Somoas). This whisky finishes very similar to the palate leaving the lasting flavors of orange peel and milk chocolate. A pinch of black pepper is the last sensation that is warming. A nice and fruity nose that delivers a gentle, sweet palate. A soft sipper that would, in my opinion, pair well after enjoying a rich meal. Sweet, but not overly. Spicy, but not overly. [Dry Glass: Vanilla-honey]][88/100][Tasted: 5/29/17]