Distiller's Notes: Today, unlike most spirits, Black Seal includes products of both pot stills (used in fine Cognac) and continuous stills (prominently used in Grappa). One imparts flavor, the other yields a subtle elegance. Together they work wonders.

This has a rich, intricate flavor, splendid balance, with nuances of butterscotch, vanilla and caramel.

The Beverage Tasting Institute: Platinum Medal (their highest honor) “Deep, assertive and highly flavored. Very fragrant with herbal sharpness. At the finish there is a softness and elegance. A most complex, unusual spirit.”

We were pleased, but hardly surprised. After all, we’ve been at this awhile.