It’s been awhile since I had sampled anything. Between work and full, busy weekends, it’s been tough finding some downtime to try something new and think about it. Finished dinner and zoning in front of the tube. A pour of Batch #46 which @PBMichiganWolverine provide to the sample group. The nose is figs and spices, nutmeg, raisins. Cherry cordial notes, in due time, arrive with an air of vanilla cream. More time exposes white fruits and burnt toast. Arrives on the palate surprisingly subdued given its strength. More flavorful than spicy. Rich dark brown sugar packaged with nutmeg and cinnamon and Cherry cola. Crescendoing spicy note that stays in the background; similar to a comedy movie scene where the focus is on the foreground but the real (comedic) action is in the background. A finish of figs, sherry, cinnamon and dark chocolate that lingers for an eternity. The slow fade turns slightly bitter with oranges and peppery warming, of cayenne pepper. A good dose of water is needed to open this up and remove some sharpness. Rich toffee and chocolate notes are strengthened. A deeply rich sherried whisky that takes one time to immerse themselves in and slowly acclimate. Water is highly recommended. Patience is needed, but more so for the imbiber to sink into the depths of the richness. [87/100][Tasted: 2/1/18]