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Its nuts have a milder, less tannic flavor than black walnuts, offering a sweet, rich, creamy texture that is ideal for snacking or making nut butter.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The French oak lends a firmer, spiced structure and a prominent tannic backbone.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
During high water, tannic river water floods the run, blurring the boundary between river and spring.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
But these are, unfortunately, overpowered by notes that are unappealing, like tannic oak, bitter licorice, wet tobacco, menthol, and—not to be too rude to the whiskey or to anyone’s pet—the smell of wet dog.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The French oak lends a firmer, spiced structure and a prominent tannic backbone.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
During high water, tannic river water floods the run, blurring the boundary between river and spring.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
But these are, unfortunately, overpowered by notes that are unappealing, like tannic oak, bitter licorice, wet tobacco, menthol, and—not to be too rude to the whiskey or to anyone’s pet—the smell of wet dog.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Tannic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tannic. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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