Gold color. Aromas and flavors of orange zest, clove, toffee, and red apple, cardamon and five spice, and grilled peach with a round, crisp, dryish medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish manifesting overtones of peanut butter and oatmeal, corn bread with fruit salad and five spice, mesquite smoked leather, and peppered bacon. Nice and youthful with apple and citrus notes enlivened with baking spice; this is a layered and rich gateway American Single Malt.
92 points, Beverage Testing Institute (Sep 2024)
Initially, cinnamon is the star of the show, culminating in Golden Grahams and Cinnamon Life cereal on the nose. Soon enough, however, those spiced aromas are checked by strawberries, cre`me patisserie, vanilla pudding, strawberry Whoppers, and white chocolate. On the palate, hot cinnamon emerges, balanced here by Mexican hot chocolate and espresso-tinged notes. The finish ties it all together nicely: chocolate, coffee, and cinnamon spice combine in a most satisfying flavor trifecta.
92 points, Julia Higgins, Whisky Advocate (Winter 2024)
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