Rating: 9/23 OK, it's been quite a while since I last tasted this. I remember really liking it, but gradually caring less and less for it as time went on. N: Surprisingly meaty, but with some swirling I get the fruit and confectioner's sugar to come out. Raisin, some dried cherry, prune. There's also a fair bit of mineral P: Mineral, dried fruit, confectioner's sugar, numbing pepper. It's a bit harsh, but not awful. The dried fruit is a bit hard to pick up over the confectioner's sugar and mineral, but to the extent that it's there, it's nice. This is a really light flavor though and while it's essentially fine, there isn't much to recommend it. F: The mineral, harshness, and confectioner's sugar stay longer than the fruit does, sadly. This is a totally adequate brandy for mixing, I imagine. I'll probably be buying another bottle to pour over my fruitcake come Christmas time as well. It reminds me a bit of Evan Williams in that it's light but its core flavors aren't bad. It's a huge step up from Christian Brothers to be sure. I'd rather not drink it neat, but I could manage it. This seems like a 9 to 10. Maybe an 8. Actually, an 8 to 9. I'm on the borderline here, but I think I will let it have the 9 for now.