N: Sweet nose - bubblegum up front, wood, light clay and earthiness. Light vanilla, a touch of marshmallow. Perfect wood.
P: Nice medium entry, moderately sweet. Bubblegum again in spades on the palate, light wood, gentle heat. Light maple syrup.
F: Gentle heat, lightly astringent wood. A touch of bubblegum, some oak, a little black cherry. Faint hint of peanuts and a little grassiness as it fades.
This isn't an everyday drinker, but I really enjoyed the nose and palate.
This has a really nice nose with polished wood, the type of nose you don't find on many current release bourbons. The palate starts rich, balanced and fairly dry. After that, it develops a strong, unpleasant acidic note which develops into a berry like finish.
Water is really good for this one. A few drops of water cuts the acidity and brings out spicy rye notes from nose to finish which complement the dry, woody notes and make for a really delicious drink. This is a really nice bourbon provided you add some water.
n: Ripe rich red berry jam and heavy oak. There is a creamy vanilla and cherry aspect to the nose that is very pleasing. Also milk chocolate covered walnuts; a very savoury and delicious dessert nose.
t: Heavy sherry influence, I love the intensity of the high ABV and the richness of the wood that dominates this dense whisky. Lacquered cherry wood and dry leather all swimming in a spicy chocolate concoction. The super long finish is of toffee, all-spice, and Luxardo cherries.
"Honestly this is borderline over-oaked, but that is what I really enjoyed about this; it's in your face and intense. This is a slow sipper that just a small pour will leave you happy and satisfied. I really enjoyed the intensity of this; it gets bonus point for being so extreme". [A-/A]
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