Ctrexman
Reviewed
April 10, 2020 (edited February 25, 2022)
Finally stumbled across this in the wild(I was shocked to see it) at specs while searching for Laphroaig Lore. Im a drinker not a collector so cracked it right open to see what all the fuss is about. Poured neat, nose is....well its pretty subdued. I like the descriptor of refined as it truly nails it. There is some honey graham cracker, butterscotch, soft gentle oak, light mandarin orange and plum skins all fluttering around with ZERO trace of ethanol. Time and a drop will no doubt bring out more nuance. First sip is so smooth and delicate you need to focus to pull the flavors out. Seriously this is so easy to drink while simultaneously delivering complex bourbon flavors without even a hint of ethanol explains why everyone raves about this. People who cannot handle high proof, beginners who only seek smoothness as well as seasoned drinkers will all find happiness here. Palate is runny caramel and seasoned oak with some nutmeg/allspice baking flare. Not much rye coming through but no matter. There is oiled catchers mitt, melted butter and cashew nuttiness with hint of dust on the back end . Finish is long salted oak, nut butter and caramel /butterscotch fading just a bit dry with cigar leaf and black tea. I think its fantastic and overrated at the same time. I appreciate the exquisite experience this offers yet I don't think it deserves the absolute adoration it receives. It is so hard to find and the price gouging has just added to the mystique. Do I think its excellent bourbon? Yes it is but by no means should you pay ridiculous $$ for it........90/100.........I paid $57 and at that price by all means grab it. Ive seen it going for $100 plus and would have to pass at that level.
57.0
USD
per
Bottle