The lovely, austere and enticing bouquet offers scents of black pepper, charcoal and limestone. Entry is sweet and lightly spiced; at midpalate luscious tastes of caramel corn, charcoal, quartz and cocoa bean make for wonderful North American unflavored vodka drinking. Concludes smooth, complex and layered. A coming superstar. - P.P. 96-100 PointsPure appearance. Deep, earthy, dry soil-like aromas leap from the glass. Rich, multilayered flavors are off-dry, fresh, sligtly peppery, lasting far into the finish. Excellent distilling.
Wine Enthusiast - 96 05/01/2008
Ultimate Beverage Challenge - 90 03/22/2015
