Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon

Outstanding. Never would’ve guessed the proof on this one. Incredibly smooth. I let it breathe for 5 minutes first. Nose is apple pie served in a candy dish made of oak. Palate delivers caramel, toasted vanilla marshmallow, cooked fruit. Finish has more of the cooked apple flavor with a pleasant rye spice.

63.6abv (not sure of the "vintage"). Massive bourbon, gobs of cherry, vanilla and some subtle herbaceous notes. Plenty of wood here serving as the backbone. Borderline raucous, but enough restraint to keep it from going completely overboard. This bourbon is a true accomplishment. Warning: Not for the faint of heart.

By far the best bourbon I’ve had and I’m lucky to own a bottle. The nose brings candy corn, butter and oak. If I was doing this blind I would not be able to call this at 130+ proof. The palate bring caramel, apple, barrel and some baking spice. VERY viscous and leaves long thick legs. The finish is long and satisfying leaving the slightest amount of spice that fades to brown sugar and oak. If I had to pick one bourbon for the rest of my life, this would be it!