Blue Run Emerald Cask Strength, 58.35%

A subtle and sweet nose delivers lemon icing, banana pudding with Nilla wafers, glazed doughnut, vanilla pound cake, and peanut brittle. With water, the nose turns doughy, like fresh-baked challah, with hints of pine. On the palate, vanilla cream, blueberry muffin, and yogurt-covered pretzel. The texture is lush and velvety. Grape candies, more pine, cracked black pepper, and bitter lemon accentuate the finish. Solid and consistent, if a touch hot. (6,391 bottles)