Bib & Tucker 10 Year Small Batch Bourbon

This is my second taste. I opened the bottle 10 months ago, a Christmas present, and remember it having a very unique flavor, dissimilar to most typical bourbon profiles. But this time around I was completely underwhelmed and found it rather unexceptional. That being said, it was still a good sip, just nothing to write home about. Edit: 3rd taste. Flip-flop exhibit here… definitely a unique flavor. Damp morning campfire is the image the flavor is evoking. Still not feeling great about this one, though.

N: (after venting a couple mins) white oak (the most raw oak aroma i think I’ve tried), touch of vanilla, later got some sweet creme brulee. Later picked up hints of pepper. T: oak, ethanol. spice builds - mixed with the wood almost comes off as cedar. Note: really more of a scotch guy. Ymmv.

Caramel!

Very smooth and sweet. Huge difference between the 6 and 10 yr. Spend the extra money for the 10 yr.

Very unique taste. Has a subtle bite with very earthy tastes, but finishes very smoothly. Very unique bourbon but not for everyone. Very oak flavored fruits. Interesting. I’d encourage if for someone who says they want to try something different. Although for the price point it’s very just alright.

I was not overly impressed by the entry level B&T, but i have been told the 10 year is the sweet spot for them. Throw in a tater worthy Liberty Torch bottle topper and I am in. Of course I think anyone calling another person a tater really says more about themselves than their target.... but I digress. Let's see how it goes. Nose is really quite nice on this pour. There is a faint peanut note, but more prevalent are wood and cocoa. No alcohol here to speak of makes this one to enjoy for a bit before you sip. First sip is fairly soft on the front end. I get a touch of cocoa here and maybe some burnt caramel. Mostly this one is just flat. There is a bit of a hot finish with some pepper burn that flares up and then sort of fizzles out. Overall this one like the 6 year just doesn't do it for me. The flavor is soft and a bit flat. It's not a drain pour by any means, but I wouldn't buy it again. At the price it is a disappointment if not for that cool bottle topper. I would advise you look elsewhere at this price.

Earthy, spice, dried fruit with a lingering spicy finish. Better than the 6 year.