Sagamore Spirit 9 year old Reserve Series (Batch 1A), 56.3%

From sip to finish, this is well composed, with complementary flavors coming together to exceed the sum of its parts. On the nose, the whiskey leans sweet, with fruit punch, Granny Smith apples, cherry candies, and maple syrup, all accented by fennel and cinnamon. The sweets remain on the palate, with a rich nuttiness and pancakes with syrup. The oak is present but restrained, creating a balanced sip that fades to a long caramel-forward finish.