Belle Meade Bourbon Madeira Cask Finish

Damn good dram. Damn good. Damn, damn good.

Very good. Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, Peanuts, Raisins, Sultanas, Oranges, Honey, Apricots, Papayas, Mangoes, Coffee, Cola Palate: Root Beer, Caramel, Cherries, Peaches, Cola, Pineapples, Dates, Plums, Raisins, Sultanas, Mangoes, Citrus, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Finish: Raspberries, Caramel, Vanilla, Apricots, Pineapples, Papayas, Mangoes, Peaches, Caramel, Almond Pastry

Great nose, fruity, tart, semisweet like raspberry and orange, good but not my favorite belle meade, hot on the finish better than co but prefer sherry cask

Tasted as part of the cask finish 3x 375ml pack (Sherry, Madeira & Cognac.) I tend to be a purist and don't always enjoy cask finishes but Belle Meade has a way of making the cask finish shine while maintaining a balance with the bourbon. I prefer the sherry the most, then the maderia and then the cognac. All three are quite smooth. The sherry has a nice sweetness to it and is the most interesting. The maderia has an earthy flavor and a medium sweetness. The cognac is definitely the hottest of the three. $100 for 3x 375ml