Appearance - tawny

Aroma - black tea, cedar, musty, oak, spice, vanilla, soot

Palate - eucalyptus, earth, more vanilla, cherry, rye grains coming to the forefront

Finish - salty, maple syrup, woods - think Pacific northwest rainforest

Overall Impressions - spicy rye notes accompanied by leather and must, with vanilla followed by wood and a little salt

Double Gold, 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition