Broken Barrel California Oak

Nose: Grapes, marischino cherry Taste: chocolate, grape, oak Fjnish: short, oak, nice smooth 6.4

wine influence really shows

Surprisingly, the Cabernet adds a rich lushness to the spirit, without much fruit. There’s an almost creaminess to this whiskey that is extremely approachable. It’s only at the tail end of the tasting that the wine character winks hello. An excellent expression.