Tasting Notes: It’s incredible how opulent Pineau de Charantes can be when in the mix with the right amount of malt and tannin. Bold and syrupy up front, this whiskey has chew and richness like our 2022 Westward, with layer after layer on the palate. The palate is creme brulee, sweet tobacco, a touch of cream and opulent red berries: cherry, blueberry, blackberry and syrupy currant. The finish is Luxardo cherry syrup in the most natural way. A manhattan richness makes me wonder if this could be the malt for the bar mat. We’ll find out soon.