Fragrant with Grape-Nuts, grape hard candy, caramel-covered marshmallows, and cinnamon bun on the nose. Very powerful on the palate, with a spicy, hard grip and notes of roasted coffee beans, spiced vanilla, and raspberry pie. Water brings out grain-forward and bitter lemon aromas and sweet dessert notes, semi-sweet chocolate, and pepper spice. Great length on a finish offering orange-tart fruitiness, vanilla cream, bitter espresso, and fresh grain.

Reviewed by: David Fleming (Spring 2022)