Tasting Notes: The nose smells like the perfect old fashioned if it were made with a cinnamon sugar simple syrup. Beyond that are layers of nougat, maraschino cherry, a soft touch of antique leather, and mature oak beneath what feels like a strand of saturated mixed berries.

The palate is decadent and rounded, no doubt from that 18-month finishing softening any potential harsh notes. It is sweet, a bit earthy, and presents well aged oak and a splash of peach iced tea in a beautiful and approachable way, while still packing a punch at 115 proof.

The finish is plush, continuing to get sweeter with each sip but never becoming too sweet. It brings candied orange peel, a move toward syrupy Luxardo cherry, and a consistent presence of beautiful sweet oak. This is certainly a holiday treat.