Oh, the nose. It's like a whiff of bourbony crack. Maple, leather, shoe polish (good shoe polish) and so much other stuff I don't wanna describe it, I just want to sit here and waft. The palate is somewhat surprising given the nose, because it's actually mild and not super-rich like the nose might advertise. But that doesn't mean it's not great. It's mildly sweet and rather drying, and falls into the category of an "elegant" bourbon, with a little bit of teeth. A delightful all-night (or all-day) sipper. Yum! (Bottling circa 2008)
If more bourbon were like this, I'd drink more bourbon. None of the harsh and sometimes off-putting notes. Lots of sweet maple, just the right amount of heat and wood. Very refined and balanced.
Nose: Caramel, toffee, some citrus, red wine, just amazing complexity on the nose. Palate: Sweet and oaky with caramel, leather and tobacco notes. Finish: Sweet and leathery.
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