So, as my Saturday evening routine goes, I fumble through my backlog of samples I have acquired over time through many generous people. This has come to me by @PBMichiganWolverine Unfortunately for me, I found this sample has lost half its content and thus the immediate need for tasting, STAT! Better half than none. This is my first Kavalan and of all the Kavalan’s, this one intrigues me most. A fruity confection is the foundation of the aroma. Plums, concord grapes, blackberry current and apricot jam. The sweet is rich of dark brown sugar, vanilla, toffee with hints of baking spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves. Some orange zest and wood spice hover above the fruity confection. The arrival comes as a subtle spice but mostly sweetness. Frosted Flakes, creek brûlée, with the glazed plums, raisins, grenadine sweetness. A spicy current flows through the sweet with black pepper, ginger and cayenne pepper. The finish is Birch Beer soda, wood spices where an artificial grape notes and an oak tannins which last and for a good length. A good dram which will appeal to those who like sweeter drams. The less dominant spice keeps the sweetness in check. Great aromas, good flavors. An excellent well crafted whisky. If I have one gripe, it would be to have a wider array of flavor on the palate, only because I want more. The other wishes I have is that I had more than an ounce I and a bottle of my own. Thanks @PbMichiganWolverine for sharing. I would love to add this to my stock. [92/100][Tasted: 12/14/19]