Oak comes out strong and dominates. Its astringency appears to mask everything else for a moment, just before tobacco, dark chocolate, peanut butter, and sesame seeds set in. Unfortunately, these notes surface only briefly before the oak barrage reappears. It’s simply over-oaked.

Reviewed by: Fred Minnick (Spring 2018)

Aromas of lumber, wood spice, and butterscotch give way to pencil shavings, toasted sawdust, and cloying sweetness on the palate. Gentle baking spice and cherry flavors aren’t enough to redeem the assault of wood. This whiskey has been matured using alternative aging technology. Actual Time in Barrel: minimum 6 months; Processing: Distilled in Kentucky and aged in new charred oak barrels before undergoing the TerrePURE process.

Reviewed by: Susannah Skiver Barton (Spring 2018)

Raw oak, drywall, campfire, and glue open the sinuses. Then, an antiseptic/medicinal property sets in with tobacco, burnt wood, and smoked paprika. Toward the end, a generous helping of vanilla kicks in over a decent finish to save it.

Reviewed by: Fred Minnick (Spring 2018)