Darker, more expressive profile with dried figs, dates, and deep stone fruit. Less ethanol volatility than Batch 1 despite higher proof.

Leathery tobacco bite with cinnamon and black pepper spice. Oak char dominates the mid-palate. Still dry but less tannic bite than Batch 1. Sizzles on the tongue with a sheet-of-oil mouthfeel.

Long, dry finish with moderate tannin presence and oak spice. The drying sensation is present but less aggressive than Batch 1.