Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon

I happy to get this bottle enough to buy a second one. But it is not worth over MSRP, save that for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. This one gives more variety over the regular small batch like more sweet dessert flavors. I enjoy flavors like vanilla, toasted marshmallow, maybe some creme brûlée. But it will never be a good substitute for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and would gladly pay extra for that over EC Toasted Barrel.

Smells lovely, tastes oaky and thick, but the aftertaste is not good. Soapy. Like I got my body wash in my mouth. Allspice?

Nose - sweet and perfume like, vanilla, some spice. Almost the smell of a cookie box with cardboard and dry sweet cookies. Taste - Sweet and pepper spice with browned marshmallows, oak, vanilla and some white pepper. It says more sweet than spice. Mouthfeel is thin and drying. Finish- More vanilla flavor, tannic dryness, and a touch of leather. Really dries out the palate. Some interesting bits and I like the flavors a lot but the dryness brings it down a pinch for me. Might be a great option with steak to cleanse the fats from your tongue though.

sweet vanilla cinnamon, smooth. A little Bit of spice. Very well done.