Tastes

Mid range overall. Strong caramel but short on the palate. Brief, smokey tail with a quick burn on the finish.

Nose: sweet. A warm caramel opening with a late alcohol and spice finish. 1st taste: was difficult to discern flavors. Very enjoyable and mild. Smooth and oily with sweet notes of caramel/vanilla. Smokier finish than the nose made me think. With water: one small pour. More caramel but brief. Reminds me of a port. It’s quick and oily. No dryness to it and very easy to go back to. Overall Score = 60 (20-80 Scale)

Nose: caramel or vanilla that is very faint. Spice finish. Peppermint is a fair comp. Although more abrasive. Rubbing alcohol at deeper notes. Lingers in nostrils with a rubbing alcohol burn. 1st: lingering bitterness. Dark chocolate type bitterness, or black coffee. Very short sweetness at the outset. Very brief. Spicy. Again more cayenne than peppermint. H2O: best after two pours. Can feel a creamier finish with more of the vanilla bean emerging. Still, quite short. Spice is more muted. Tastes a little more like a peppermint. Notes are still subtle behind the strong proof. Ultimately a strong, very alcoholic bourbon with muted tastes. If you like the burn and spice, it’s up your ally.

Better straight