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I think of this as Banjo’s kid brother. If you have had Stem’s other barrel-aged whiskey-like cider, this one is not as complex or full bodied as 5 String Banjo. This less robust flavor undoubtedly stems from be aged in wine-barrels as opposed to repurposed bourbon barrels. It has a nice smooth smokiness and only a light note of apple with an enjoyable long smooth finish. You get one final note of smoke in the aftertaste. It does tingle the back of the throat as well. A lighter whiskey-like cider that’s very good.