Calumet Farm 16 Year Single Rack Black Bourbon

Whoa, lots going on in the nose; banana bread, light citrus, vanilla, custard, celery (wtf?), bubblegum, nutmeg, and a heavy but sweet oak. Can’t say ethanol is non-existent, but it’s very mild. Mouth watering. On the palate, let’s say you better like oak because it’s the star of the show here. Sweet and soft, the oak is balanced well with caramel, vanilla, baking spices, and pistachio. Flavors are punchy. Not the most complex bourbon, but what’s here presents extremely well. Finish offers a hint of anise, clove, cinnamon, and more of that sweet oak present in the nose and palate. Medium bodied mouthfeel is soft and caresses the tongue. I saw people singing its praises and decided to pull the trigger and I am glad I did as this offers an increasingly more rare experience of high aged bourbon. At $150, the price is pretty obscene so I can’t see myself rebuying it anytime soon but it is indeed a damn good whiskey.

Love the burn, it lingers on the pallet with toasted char. I'm a fan

Tastes like a scotch

A little spicy. Vanilla changes to fruits

Good flavor. Slight burn. Smooth.