Falling back to daily routine, a Friday evening finds me back to tasting this sample provided by @PBMichiganWolverine. Let’s give it a go. A sweet and fruity nose of vanilla, Creme brûlée and green apples. A slight brininess floats above. The nose takes time to open. The sticky sweetness becomes and darker fruits notes come more forward. The nose is quite delightful. A thin body brings a bourbon-esque vanilla sweetness arrives, but it quickly fades as the glimpse of sweetness turns to a strong cracked pepper spiciness. A woodiness quality comes through as it the palate draws towards the finish along with some orange zest. The finish is spicy and bitter. Drying, that finally leaves a Burnt toast flavor. An inviting, robust, promising nose gives way to a flat and uninspiring palate which fails to deliver that promise. [82/100][Tasted: 1/18/19]