IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Appearance: Burnt sienna/lacquered wood.

Nose: Slight acetone with cherry hitting first. Overall, fresh cinnamon buns out of the oven; dark brown sugar mixed with cinnamon and coated with a sweet cream vanilla glaze. The port adds a nice touch of raisin even though raisins have no place in baked goods.

Palate: The dram goes from sweet to smokey and dry. The oak from the ex-bourbon casks isn’t overpowering; just enough to compliment the peat. Black cherry comes around in the middle, while a bit of salt and baking spices creep up in the background. Vanilla subdues the soft leather taste. The port’s influence is quite masterful in that it takes away any tar but leaves a nice cigar-like quality. Everything feels well balanced, but it all disappears quickly after sipping.