The nose on this is very subtle with light grain notes. The palate is sweet and spicy with vanilla first and then a smoky bacon note. The finish is soft with grainy notes and a touch of alcohol. This one is decent and a bit odd with the smokiness in the mid-palate.
Orange amber. It is a grain, so not shocking to see some vanilla (heavy dose). A little charcoal and smokiness really come out if you wait a long time. Im glad I did because I was trending negative on this dram at first, but with some air and time it really shows through nicely. The palate has a ton going on: toffee on back-end, some chocolate (dark, not creamy), and some more charcoal notes. Finish is bold and lasting. B+/A- [2/23/15]
n: warm orange potpourri oil, dried coconut, and wood paneling. Christmas fruitcake in the spring. Dark vanilla, tin (metallic), and oak make for a nice nose.
t: surprisingly complex and deep. Dark chocolate on dried orange slices. Semi-sweet with candied walnuts and a dusting of all-spice. Smoked figs and burnt butter for the finish. [Nice grain! solid B+]
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