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"Initial aroma is acutely spicy, cereal-grain sweet and a touch citrusy; following aeration the aroma takes flight as fruity/resiny scents enchant the olfactory sense. The flavor at entry is laser beam-focused, snug and concentrated; at midpalate, the flavor profile goes deeply cereal-like, almost honeyed, Sherried and intense. Concludes a tad fiery (it’s 101-proof, don’t forget), zesty, toffee sweet and nougat-like." 90-95 pts.

From the heartland of Minnesota.
Kosher.

"Burnished copper color. Stewed prune, raisin toast, and caramelized nut aromas follow through on a soft, brisk entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with a distinct walnut fudge note. Finishes with a wet stone, raisin box, and pepper dust fade."

"The cranberry burst in the opening nosings makes my head snap back; aeration does nothing to tone down the irrepressibly fruity and ripe bouquet. Palate entry features truckloads of ripe, slightly metallic cranberry taste and nothing else; midpalate the cranberry flavor calms down. Finishes fairly well and fruity. Best Buy." 85-89 pts.

"The opening whiffs pick up citrus zest; aeration brings out juniper berry. The palate entry focuses totally on the juniper, and then at midpalate the lemon zest is unmistakable and adds a note of keen acidity. Finishes on the citrusy side of the street and a little bit fiery." 80-84 pts.