This 8-proof offering undergoes pre-barrel blending, then is aged 1 years in small oak barrels. It's bright gold to bronze in color, with a nose less alcohol pervasive than the basic CC and a definite caramel smell. It's a medium textured body coupled with a full vanilla flavor and a bit of nutmeg bite; 4% of the blend it is aged in used U.S. oak barrels and contains more barley malt than CC. Longer, drier finish.