Description
Running our noses along a length of huckleberry taffy, the experience was supplemented by molasses, sesame seeds, cinnamon and freeze-dried strawberries, and orange peel. The palate echoed the nose, with layers of orange, treacle custard, key lime pie and an accent of clove. Water served a slice of rye, liberally dressed with marmalade and honeyed figs. The finish was lighter, its top notes of vanilla mingling with ginger, kiwi and cranberries muddled with mint. At 11 years of age, we combined two ex-bourbon hogsheads from the same distillery into this cask for further maturation and marrying.