Tastes

Really solid. Proof is perfect. Butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, fruity and some spice on the back end.

Really stunning stuff here. Caramel, vanilla, stone fruits and leather. Kind of reminded me of Kentucky Owl bourbon but with less of a punch given it’s proof.

Sweet caramel and oak on the nose. Vanilla. Same on the palate with a nice burn. Very good. But somewhat of a short finish. Solid juice here.

Heavy fruit, baking spices, plum and caramel on the nose. Really wonderful. Some real bite on the palate. Oak, sweet vanilla, brown sugar. Cinnamon and baking spices on the finish with a nice hold.

Barrel #18-0237. Rickhouse CN A. Floor 4.

Warehouse HW, barrel no. 18-5Q. Deep oak and leather. Stone fruit on the nose. Lovely. More leather and fruit on the palate. Spicy finish. Strong entry.

Barrel 496, barreled 4-10-10, bottled 3-15-18. Very basic bourbon but just fine. Caramel and vanilla. Sweet. Werthers original and honey.

Chocolate, mocha, oak and sweet brown sugar on the nose. Baking slices, cinnamon, chocolate and marshmallow with a long finish. A fine pick from Haskell’s in Minnesota.

Can taste the age; less body than a New Riff for example. But it’s not bad for a four year. Sweet with light caramel, hay, and seasoned wood and the nose is quite nice. Leather and wood. The heavy char is represented. Honestly the nose would have you think this was much older. Lots to like here.

Outstanding stuff. Oaky, bold, with perfect spice and deep wood notes. Heat is perfect and proof works well here. Sweet brown sugar and honey.