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This reminds me of the battle of the wits scene in the Princess Bride, as just like iocane powder, this drink is completely odorless. I mean there is nothing on the nose. Though in this case, instead of poison, you have an exceptional cider that is not to be trifled with! This starts off really sharp, biting at the tongue, then turns really dry and woodsy. Finally, there is a late finish of a bittersharp apple punch. The body is light (characterless). This cider is made from apples stemming from the Bitterroot Valley in Western Montana and if you have ever seen or hiked through this beautiful mountain range it should be no surprise that its produce would be spectacular as well. While the views are stunning, I’m even more impressed with the apples it grows because they have a unique sophisticated taste that also has earthy complexities. This is one of those times when you feel the environment, the soil and the ancient trees have created something that doesn’t feel new and fresh, but old, wise, and rugged. This is what I wanted Montana cider to taste like. Somehow, they have created a cider that could work for a sophisticated night in, or a session sitting around the campfire. I didn’t know you could have both in one drink. But now I do.