Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon

Nose - Very little alcohol burn for 100 proof, sweet vanilla, this fruity sweetness like artificial cherry/strawberry candy, buttery sweet cream, Wherther's candies. Taste - Hits the tongue with a spicy cinnamon kick, transitions to a sweet creamy vanilla caramel, hint of cinnamon red hot sweet spice, hint of strawberry hard candy, finishing out with a drying oaky bitterness. Finish - Lingering lightly bitter oak, fading cinnamon red hot spicy sweet that transitions to a light strawberry candy sweet. Score - 86/100 Final Thoughts - Tasty for sure, the higher proof helps a bit. The fact that it's a bonded bourbon, which means you know it's at least four years old, but the fact that they leave it off means it could be four, could be older, who really knows, but it's at least four. Tastes kind of similar to Eagle Rare to me, but with a higher proof and more of a woody cinnamon kick, which is nice for this time of year. Not sure this is something I'll regularly keep in stock though, although I will admit it does have some fancy packaging and does catch the eyes of guests.

Got a deal for 37$ bigger than some being bottled in bond at 100 proof, thick mouth feel but complex flavors, a bit hot but great overall