Didn't even notice these come in batches, lol. But this appears to be an older batch (though I bought it this year)....
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I initially popped this back in April. Here are my latest full set of tasting notes:
James E Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter
Nose: Lovely deep vanilla, dark brown sugar, a bit of dark fruit / ripe orchard apples, oak and some barrel char. Rich and sweet.
Palate: Rich vanilla, sweet almond sugar cookie and some bright apricot up front, followed by a big splash of baking spices (cinnamon and nutmeg). Dry barrel charred oak then ramps up as it finishes.
Finish: long, starts dark and dry with tons of oak, but the sweet almond notes prevail in the background.