Batch 12 (Summer 2019) 132.3 proof Ruddy copper color. Nose is reminiscent of cherry pie with a cinnamon graham cracker crust, with undertones of caramel apples and butterscotch. Heavy, viscous mouthfeel. The cherries and cinnamon continue on the palate, with lots of spicy oak, more graham crackers and hints of vanilla extract. It doesn't pull any punches - the alcohol hits you hard. The finish is medium-long, dry and hot, lots of oak, Red Hots candy, burnt sugar, subtle hints of almonds and orange peel, and a slight grainy note that betrays youth but doesn't necessarily detract from the overall experience. This is a beast that comes at you hard, but if you can hold on, it's worth the ride.