The opening sniffings offer muted aromas of corduroy, cardboard and slate; further air contact releases scents of grain mash and corn husk. Far more enjoyable in the mouth, Balinoff’s entry taste is dry and moderately grainy; by midpalate the satiny texture underscores the intense graininess and dryness. Finishes stone dry and mildly grainy. Best Buy.
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