Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut, 58.75%

Vanilla wafers and fresh marshmallows on the nose, with bake shop notes of fresh pastry. The palate is spicy and rich, with flavors of chocolate fudge, coffee, black pepper, and cooked red fruits. Water brings out more chocolate and spice. Very well-balanced and appealing. The well-textured and smooth finish offers notes of chocolate, mellow almond, and milk chocolate. It's a big one and ice is recommended, but the quality is there. No. 7 in Top 20 of 2022.