On the nose, overripe berries, strawberry candies, and pumpernickel bread frame this sweet and fruity pour. In the background, there’s a hint of sherry and banana bread. The palate unfolds with brown sugar sweetness, bananas Foster, and a dash of peanut brittle. While the whiskey hides its proof well, adding water brings out brighter fruits like raspberry and blackberry. The lengthy finish is spiced with toasted oak and mocha.
91 points, Shane English, Whisky Advocate (Spring 2024)