Tastes

Vanilla, Cherry Cola, peanut, peanut butter

NOSE- Rose, vanilla, cherry pie-filling, floral PALATE - floral notes, barrel char, sweet oak, warm vanilla tea FINISH - warm rye spice, vanilla stick, huge cinnamon spice

NOSE - cotton candy sugar, lemon peel, baked fruit PALATE - sweet rock candy, ginger chew, malt, pie crust FINISH - hint of licorice, rye zest, light chocolate

Sweet, balanced, smooth for its high heat, no ethanol burn for a big bourbon. Sweet corn, liquid caramel, dark chocolate, honey graham bears (I know), and oh so enjoyable!

NOSE - caramel corn, vanilla, syrup PALATE - sweet, fudgy chocolate, caramel, candy like, molasses and smooth FINISH - graham cracker, sweet, cinnamon bread

NOSE - sweet creamed corn, hot alcohol burn. PALATE - light mouthfeel, thinner than I’d prefer. Muted caramel corn. There just isn’t much here. Is it enjoyable? Yes, it suffices. Is it GOOD. Not quite there. Lacks complexity and nuance of the single barrel cousin. FINISH - candy corn, not a huge finish, I had to dig for pronounced notes.

Almonds. Terrible

NOSE - whip cream, peaches, light fragrant cinnamon, melted marshmallows, toasted sugared pie crust PALATE - sweet mint, silky buttery mouthfeel, honey, marshmallow cream and with the slightest but high class pepper on the end FINISH - WOW. It’s like the nose flavors come BACK for the finish. The beginning (nose) is like the end (finish). The palate is deceiving but this thing is mysteriously incredible.

NOSE - Cherry, burnt sugars, rich dark honey, baked caramel apples PALATE - cherry pie filling, spiced cinnamon apples, honey, sweet malt FINISH - warm spices, pleasant heat, keeps you coming back for more. Folks, this might be my favorite rye whiskey of all time. Incredible and unique flavor, as in “wow this is what a rye whiskey ought to taste like!” If you get a chance, spend the $$$ and buy!