Good carbonation and flavor. Aromas of wheat and corn and a taste of light hops and sweatness.

"Deep copper color. Densely packed aromas of roasted nuts, mocha, and spice. A supple entry leads to a medium-to full-bodied palate with sweet-and-sour dried fruits, caramel covered roasted nuts, and subdued brown spices. Finishes with a nice fade of buttery caramel and pepper. A double distilled style that is nice but a bit shy on wood spice and rusticity." International Review of Spirits Award: Silver Medal

"Brilliant copper color. Rich aromas of chocolate, nuts, and brown spice. A round supple entry leads to a smooth dry medium-bodied palate with brown spices, mineral, toffee, and pepper flavors. Finishes dryly with minerals, wood spice, and light dried fruit notes. A refined, nicely dry, woody VSOP. 88 points" Beverage Testing Institute

"Brilliant copper color. Rich aromas of toffee, roasted nuts, and brown spices. A soft pillowy entry leads to a very smooth dryish medium-to full-bodied palate with buttered caramel, sea salt, star anise and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a long fade of caramel, peppery spice, and minerals. A great, well balanced XO. 92 points" Beverage Testing Institute