Nose: Not much punch, but some depth going on. Luxardo cherries, citrus oil. Roses. Vanilla, brown sugar, oak. Dusty corn. Honey. Fig newtons.
Palate: Straightforward and bright - dusty corn, brown sugar, vanilla. Cream. Orange blossoms. Charred oak. Mint. Slightly grassy and herbaceous - hay. Mouthfeel is lighter. Finish starts off with Nilla wafers, bananas, and peanuts with some bright ethanol riding along. Evolves and ends simply with the bright and shiny ethanol character slowly disappearing. Some strawberry shows up at the tail end.
Other notes: Not bad overall. Not something I'd feel compelled to keep around, but the flavor profile is pretty solid all around. Not doing anything out of left field or unusual, though I'd be curious to see this aged a little longer and bottled at closer to 90 or 95 proof - there are some Eagle Rare vibes that are buried in there. Add in some unique finishing options... But really, good buy overall.
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