Tastes

Cherry and wood (mostly oak but some a hint of cedar) first up on the nose. Vanilla and hazelnut are also present from initial nosing. Super smooth on first sip. No heavy burn or spice. This is good for anyone that doesn’t like lots of burn or spice. Strong notes of char and cherry finish. I like this one and Ice or water is not necessary. Great for an evening sipper.

Vanilla and cherries in the nose. Char and leather on first sip. Ice adds some oak and further pulls out the vanilla and char. Not really a burn or linger. Ok but not complex.

Chocolate and citrus on the nose. First sip offers no burn at first but it builds and offers a good linger and surprise finish. Black pepper and char are the most prevalent. Ice softens the burn and makes this more enjoyable.

Apple and floral off the nose. Also hints of caramel on the nose. First sip gives good oak and toasted char flavor. Red wine finish with decent burn throughout. I definitely get a Chardonnay profile as it finishes as well. Full mouth taste and nice long linger. Add a cube of ice and burn almost disappeared. Great bourbon.

Chocolate on the nose. Immediate black pepper throat burn on first sip but not overpowering. Chocolate is evident on finish along with char, oak, and cinnamon.

Nothing jumps out on the nose. Maybe a hint of fruit and vanilla. Flash burn on first sip was unexpected. Didn’t last long and was followed up by a bitterness with a sting char taste. Lingered a bit but heat died quickly. Splash of water did soften the burn and made it more palatable. Black pepper and char are prevalent throughout. Not bad but not a top 10 for me.

Soft nose with hints of ethanol at first but mellows out after it sits a few minutes. Floral and citrus on nose. First sip has strong oak and char with slight finish in black pepper. Good light linger and a moderate heat during finish. Add a splash of water and this really draws out the black pepper but diminished quickly. Nice offering and I would recommend to get this one.

Honey, oats, and slight mint of apple on nose. First sip is very welcoming. Smooth with notes of caramel, oats, and finishes with chocolate. This does not need a cube or water. Perfect neat and could be dangerous if used as a sipping whiskey after work.

Strong vanilla on the nose. Citrus and black pepper on first sip. Dried floral and vanilla on first sip. Great offering. Well recommended!