Bold and assertive with gingerbread, baking spice, graham cracker, and nutmeg; more pronounced alcohol presence than Heaven Hill bottled-in-bond; punches harder on the nose.

Fuller and more present across the palate than lighter competitors; slight bitterness on the back end that softens considerably with a small addition of water; warming spice throughout.

Good persistence and presence across the back palate and sides of the mouth; bitterness becomes more nuanced with water addition; rounds the corner effectively.