''The nose is immediately huge, full of caramel, citrus, and wood notes. On the palate, even bigger: Incredibly sweet, and delightfully spicy: Cinnamon and allspice, fresh orange (not peel), with a tinge of something akin to a Moroccan spice blend lacing things up. The finish brings the essence of raisins and a drying touch, but it's a little overwhelming in its sweetness. This kind of sugar isn't something you often see in a rye - particularly a 100% rye - but for the most part it works. I'd love to see just a touch more balance (a la WhistlePig) in the end, but even for a bit of a sugar bomb, it's awfully well made.''
Drinkhacker.com Rating: A-
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