Spirit Works B&B Private Barrel Cask Strength Rye WhiskeyEvery great once in awhile, as were making our way through a set of samples, this sort of record scratch moment happens. Something so strikingly delicious and unique shows up that you throw your head back a bit, your eyes sort of pop open with glee, and maybe you even let out a little purr. Its always an exciting experience, and when it comes from a distillery in our backyard who we have such deep admiration for that delight is compounded even more.

Vieux Carré or the like

This is a Gin produced by Nikka Whisky

Wood smoke on the nose

a 5th generation agave farmer and 3rd generation tequilero

First introduced in 1999

Long lasting finish with some stronger agave

The ingredients are primarily Italian in origin with the exception of certain essential fine exotic spices

meaning both caraway and cumin

Penetrating aromas

and vapor-infused fresh lemons

and a bit of herbal sweet vermouth to celebrate the bounty of the earth

After the infusion has completed