Tastes

139.4 proof. Smell is surprisingly light, less alcohol sting than I expected. I get some oak, tea, charred marshmallows. Great spice on the palate, it kicks you in the face. but gently, with velvet slippers. Balanced wit the right amount of sugar and spice. Deep flavor that sticks to the back of your throat. Apple pie, cinnamon, salted butter, dark chocolate, nutmeg, praline. Fantastic. Nice hug. 4/14/18

Charred wine casks, immediately evident in the color. Some brown sugar and wood in the nose. Smells like warmth on a brisk autumn night. On the palate, smooth for the proof. Very drinkable. Layered, with caramel, dough, tea, and a bit of smoke. Not getting too much wine, maybe some fruit. Decent finish. Very nice. 4/14/18

80 proof version. Smells slightly boozy, but with sweet fruit and cinnamon. Smooth and light, with pleasant baking spice that lingers. Not very deep (and not as flavorful as the 100 proof version, unsurprisingly), but drinkable with no harsh notes. 4/14/18

Smooth, earthy, rich. Wood. Rubber. Salted butter. A bit of dark chocolate at the end. A full bourbon. 4/12/18

Pleasant nose, herbal, floral, minty. Smooth on the palate, light, minty, sweet. Well balanced. Slight wood notes. No mistaking this as a rye, no corn notes. Very drinkable. 4/12/18

Smooth and drinkable. Not overly complicated, but pleasant and very approachable for newbies. 4/9/18