Tastes

One of my favorites, especially for the price. Always try to keep a bottle on hand. Nice cinnamon spice with some heat. Great for cocktails and neat.

I like most bourbons more as they sit for a period of time after opening. However, this bottle became more bitter and tannic after a while, as if the oak character became more prominent but in a bad way. A fine dark sediment also appeared. This was never a favorite and got worse over time.

Vanilla up front and light caramel followed by cedar and ending with some heat

Vanilla and caramel on the nose. Tasting brings vanilla, butterscotch, ending with spice and an herbal hint.

This bottle had to open up for me to appreciate it, did not like it much the first couple months after opening. Over time, the cherry flavor developed nicely with light caramel turning into a very light oaky or leather note.