Maturation: 80% French, 20% American Oak Barrels over 18 months
Nose: Darjeeling tea, blackberry
Palate: Spice, Toasted bread, Well-balanced, fine tannins, and a whole mess of
oak and dark berry. Slightly syrupy.
Finish: A bit on the dry side, the oak hangs around just enough to keep it
interesting, not too acidic
Comments: I am always a bit skeptical whenever someone comes out with a “black”
iterative of whatever product they are in the market selling. Sometimes it
works well, other times it just falls flat on its face (looking at you, Milky
Way Dark). But this wasn’t awful. It did the job I could see pairing this with a
felled creature procured during hunting season if you have the dough to cough
up. And if you are reading this site, oh clientele of distinction and honor,
chances are you do.
$55 USD