Sweet cornbread, maple syrup and butter, subtle caramel, baking spice, corn-forward with less of the pungent rye character, a little oak present, airy quality.

Bold and full with surprising darkness and power, honey spice with jalapeño sugary undertones, cereal and cornbread character, sweet baking spice notes, hints of anise and licorice in the background, drinking hotter than the stated 103 proof, Kentucky hug on the initial entry that fades quickly.

Spicy minty spice lingers on the back of the tongue calling for another sip, bubble gum-like quality with good length, earthy and herbal notes emerge, baked potato skin earthiness, respectable stick-around.