Coppersea Excelsior Bourbon

Wow. A bit of a bite but wow. I have not looked yet but I assume this is rye heavy. Solid bourbon.

Color is dark honey. Nose starts with a little youth from the corn. Beneath that lies vanilla and caramel. The youth covers a lot of the other possible smells. First sip is oak and caramel, with a hint of black pepper. Some fruits follow that, as well as some vanilla. Mouthfeel is moderately viscous. Finish however has that immature corn, though not as potent as the nose. The immaturity doesn't completely ruin it, but definitely detracts from an otherwise quite sippable Bourbon. Definitely would not pay asking price for this.

Caramel is overwhelming to me. Not a smooth sipping whiskey. Possibly better in a few years?

Nose is full of spices i.e. cinnamon, not picking up much else. Taste is slightly sweet with nice bits of caramel, pepper and lingering sweetness. Overall, pretty good but nothing special.

Fruity, floral with aromas of prunes or raisins. Sweet on the tongue with late warmth and medium long finish. #flaviar