Reverend357
Reviewed
January 13, 2018 (edited April 16, 2018)
For my 80th review I picked something that at least sounds badass. To be honest, the name was the main reason for me to buy a sample of this stuff. And I'm happy that I did. The nose invites you with a layer of honey, and a very prominent note of Mon Chery cherries (you know, those dark chocolate-cherry-alcohol sweets). There is also a faint layer of citrusy, zesty smell. Rather enjoyable. Taste starts with the typical honey-malty-barley basetones, supported by dark, ripe fruits, some pepper, almost a bit of smoke, though I expect this might come from the bourbon barrels. There is also a note in there that reminds me of swedish snus, a type of chewing tobacco, usually salted that you put under your lip. The same burny, bitter, salty taste, without the nicotine buzz. Haven't had that anywhere else yet. The Blood Oak releases you with a lingering aftertaste of spicy fruits with just a dash of honey. This is a bit of an underrated gem in my opinion, but that's the fate of many travel retail exclusives. If you can, get a sample of this. It's worth it.