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Brother Justus Cold- Peated, 43%

Price: 95 Issue: Fall 2024 Reviewer: Shane English Category: Single Malt American Whiskey

This is brusque, leading with a nose that puts peat, pine tar, and witch hazel front and center, with lemon and grapefruit in the background. The palate brings lemon candies, sweetened mint tea, and a whisper of forest fire smoke. The finish is lighter than the nose and palate, with black pepper, apple cider tartness, and a smokiness akin to dying embers.