Elijah Craig 23 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

Oak and hot on the nose. Pass that I do pick up vanilla. Taste - oak again and the hotness is still there at 45% ABV it's a little off putting. Still I tasted spice and vanilla. With water added, brings the hotness down but made the oak stronger and bitter. So I recommend no water. All and all its a good bourbon just not worth the huge price tag.

This is a surprise for an oldie! So smooth and comlplex (full disclosure; i had this on thd tour at Heavan Hill as a bonus tasting while honeymooning). On the nose you get dark brown sugar and currant. The palate finds vanilla, currant, carmel, faint baking spices, and wonderful oak flavors! I usually find old bourbon (over 15 years) to have too much oak but this one hits all the key points. When i have an extra $300 i will be buying a bottle!