A productive day prepping the house this Sunday. Stripped the wrought iron rails and painted them. Replaced rotten fascia on the shed and mowed the lawn. A quiet dusk in the house (me flying solo this weekend), listening to some Beck. It’s been some time since I reviewed a pour. Was knocked out last week with a head cold. Needless to say, a pour is much anticipated. Found this small sample from @PBMichiganWolverine that must has been sitting in my collection of samples (was this with the SDT?) A crisp, clean nose greets you on the nose, from the amber colored liquid. Hints of pine sap with spearmint dance. Dark honey, vanilla, charcoal and pine wood are faint but detectable. That dark honey becomes richer over time. Conjures images, in my mind, of cozy, snug Catskills home on a chilled, clear wintry evening. The liquid is as light as air on the palate. Sweet maple syrup with a dash of white pepper with applewood smoked bacon; sweet, salty and tasty. This finishes slightly warming and the sweet maple syrup and slight salty, smokiness lingers for a medium length of time. The sample I had was a small one ounce pour and I do wish I had some more. This is an easy, simple delicious dram the starts with an inviting bouquet, teases the palate with sweet, smoke and salt a fades like the winter sunset: warmly, quickly and beautifully. [Tasted: 11/4/18][89/100]