Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon

Nose: Marciano cherry syrup, whipped cream, orange peal. Mouth: licorice, pecan pie, brown butter cream. Finish: vanilla, brown sugar, graham cracker crust

Very very smooth. Clean.

I won a chance to purchase a bottle of this in the PA Limited Release Liquor Lottery held once or twice a year. One of the 5 selections this year included the Michter's 25 yr at $2K. Needless to say, I didn't click that particular entry box. As far as what I did get, it's nice they only charge the going rate. I'll give it a 5 star for now even though I haven't opened it yet. Will come back and change things if needed when I taste it with friends. Or if I hold it awhile, I'll see about getting a couple of fingers with a tasty whisky burger at Garryowen's here in Gettysburg, just to keep things honest. Edit 1/25/20: Still unopened and when last I looked the darn thing was going for $1k. Nice return on $80 thanks to the PLCB lottery. Now, if I could just score a win with the annual Pappy event. Fingers crossed. USD $79.99 in PA

Nose of malted barley. No spice, but rather some warm brown butter. Tasting gives way to a tartness and lightness that belies a rich color. A note of matcha or vegetal. Not as viscous and oily as the age would suggest.

Yup it’s that good. 93 points