Barrell Vantage

sweet oak, caramel, cinnamon, corn, apples.

I currently have Vantage, Seagrass, Dovetail, and Bourbon Batch 35. Vantage is the lowest proof but is the least round and has spicier and sharper edges. I prefer this one the least of the four aforementioned (yes, Dovetail is more enjoyable and easier drinking despite the higher proof). Vantage is not “bad” but because of the others, I have relegated Vantage for use in spirit-forward cocktails. Really enjoy neat slow sipping the others.

reminds me of a double oak but a bit high price for that similar oak vanilla finish

Color: pretty light amber. Also light on the legs, but when they do form it is sloow. Nose: it smells fruity in a dark heavy fruit type of way. I also get a hint of some spice. I do get some leather which isn’t usually my favorite bourbon scent. I went back and smelled later after a couple sips and smelled spice. Taste: I get a sweet spice with the spice on the very back of my tongue. I do taste the fruit in the form of some dark berries. Some later sips gave me a caramel taste. This is super complex and fun how it keeps changing. Finish?: a very light burn. I get caramel and spice on the finish. Water?: none needed!

Great value here. Started scotch-like. I think the 3 wood barrels created this flavor. As ice melted though, became more bourbon like and stayed there (within about 10 minutes). Very smooth whiskey. Glad I bought.

Definitely worrh a dram. Virgin white oak with some fruit on the nose. Immeiate spice, think ginger / cinnamon. Spicy finish laden with cherries and hint of licorice.