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A.D. Laws Four Grain Ruby Porto Cask-Finished, 47.5%

Price: 70 Issue: Summer 2019 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

Aromas of orange, roasted pineapple, lime, pine nuts, cinnamon, and leather on the nose, with a cherry-strawberry note. Light, refined cherry on the palate, with roasted walnuts, dark chocolate, and light char. Water unlocks bright cherry and chocolate fudge, with notes of char and roasted coffee beans. A nutty, fruity finish carries on the red berry note, along with a swirl of vanilla and chocolate. A deft balance of fruit, sweetness, and spice.