Nose: Starts out like Cherry Garcia melted in a glass; almond, cherry, dark chocolate, and a little vanilla. Underneath that, caramel and orange zest show up to remind you this came from a barrel and not a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Palate & Mouthfeel: Baking spices creep in slowly and hang around. There’s a musty, leathery edge that adds some weight. Barrel notes take the wheel - dried fruit and cooked agave showing up strong. It drinks a bit hotter than I prefer, it’s boozy enough to distract from some of the nuance. Finish: The spice and heat linger, riding on top of the dried fruit and oak. Not a lot of sweetness left in the rearview, just more of the dry, woodsy notes. Final Thoughts: I came in expecting more sweetness and got a bit more attitude than I was prepared for. Although there is some obvious sweetness, overall it leans savory, leathery, and dry. Great for someone chasing those deeper barrel notes, but a little off track for me when it comes to aged agave. Not bad at all, just not my lane.

Just a taster, will have to revisit

Nose: Oak, cinnamon, brown sugar, touch of agave, vanilla and cherry Palate: Oak, cherry, agave, hint of black pepper Finish: Very little heat and very much enjoyable