The nose features a honey/spice character, with notes of clove oil, some mint, and a gentle but clear popcorn character. The palate, at full strength, is bruisingly hot, so don’t be shy with the water. This batch can manage a healthy amount of it, and I watered it down considerably to make the spirit approachable. Once tempered, a mixed bag of cereal notes leads the way to a certain sweetness that features notes of tea leaf, cinnamon, and some cardamom. It all leads toward a finish the showcases that popcorn character again, but tempered with spices. Though it’s rather dry, it does hint at butterscotch, giving it a bit of life on the back end.

118.4 proof.