Dry and sweet at the same time somehow, with lime, leather, oil, and smoke, and a suggestion of mint. Resinous on the tongue, and mouth feel. It whispers down the throat, and then leaves a rather delicate burn considering the 80 proof, with a smoky spicy aftertaste like a really good tobacco and spicy notes.

Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

94 points - Beverage Tasting Institute

Dry and sweet at the same time somehow, with citrus, leather, dry smoke and lime, hints of cardamon, nutmeg. It is resinous on the tongue and mouth feel, whispers down the throat and then leaves a rather delicate warming considering the 80 proof. It has a smokey, spicy aftertaste like a mesquite campfire. This is amazingly complex stuff very smooth and too easy to drink

Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

92 points - Beverage Tasting Institute

Dry and sweet at the same time somehow, lime, citrus, leather and dry smoke, almost a tannic. Light and spritely on the tongue mouth feel, whispers down the throat and then leaves a rather delicate warming considering the 80 proof with a smoky spicy aftertaste. Like a mesquite campfire, this is amazingly complex

Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

94 points - Beverage Tasting Institute

Brine, herbs de Provence, salt, smoke, oily, almost like duck fat cooked over a smoky wood fire saltpeter/niter, alkali, slick mouth feel, almost paradoxical sweet/bitter and definite viscosity.

Platinum Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

94 points - Beverage Tasting Institute