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Nose: Candied ginger, sage, and lavender with fragrant aromas of fresh pear over layers of vanilla and cedar.
Palate: Silky and harmonious, yet robust and intense. Flavors of roasted coffee beans, smoked meats and hazelnut married with spicy notes of cardamon and black pepper.
Finish: Fresh baked bread with a toasted crust and a hint of malty sweetness.
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Nose: Sweet citrus over dense oak and candy corn lay the groundwork. Medium intensity affords approachability with a noticeable lack of heat. A transition to light spearmint and baking spice provides moderate depth, but also a degree of excitement. It's an enjoyable aroma that works well as it comes together.
Palate: Toffee and caramel start out of the gate, which are quickly followed by light vanilla, green apple, citrus, and tempered apricot. The palate hits with approachable intensity allowing the flavors to breathe.
Finish: A soft ramp up in dry oak and rye spice is a welcomed contrast to the whiskey's sweet and savory base. This shorter finish is all too fleeting at times, leaving only a faint trace of spice on your tongue. Thankfully, trace amounts of the palate's citrus and apricot remain during the finish.
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