Beverage Testing Institute 91 Exceptional
Golden amber color. Warm caramel, orange peel, clove, and white pepper aroma. A supple entry leads to a very smooth, dryish medium to full bodied palate with toffee, brown spices, and roasted pepper flavors. Finishes with a long, sweet fade of spicy orange cake, exotic peppercorns, and bourbon barrel wood notes. Elegant and stylish, but perhaps a touch too much wood.