Billed as one of the first bottled in bond wheat whiskeys, its nose starts pleasantly oily and tart, leading to notes of green tea, sassafras, licorice, and leather. The palate is grain-forward, offering spice, raspberry jam, sweet orange, and black pepper. A finish of chocolate, baking spice, and honey is balanced by light bitterness. A restrained but expressive wheater, with lots of character and flavors that linger. Opens up beautifully with water. (600 bottles)

Reviewed by: David Fleming (Winter 2019)