Forbidden Bourbon

Batch #3 is a rich, grain-to-glass, Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted with a mash bill of white corn, white winter wheat & malted barley; that is aged for 5 years in American white oak barrels before being bottled at 48% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, wood, fruits, flowers, nuts, herbs & spices; while a rich & creamy life adds notes of vanilla bean, orange zest, hazelnut & sweet corn; that led to a long & balanced death with notes of glazed doughnuts, oak, clove, nutmeg, spiced caramel latte & cigar. March 2024 Story & Tasting with Master Distiller Marianne Eaves

An interesting pour for sure. Adding a couple of drops of water opens it up nicely. I slight build of heat which never gets overpowering which tapers smoothly opening up some flavors along the way. One to keep on the shelf and enjoy on those special occasions.

Had an Eaves collab before with St Augustine distillery and was expecting more from this offering. Flavor was hot for a 95 proof and needed ice, after it settled down i got a hint of the previous Eaves flavor, but not nearly as much. The price was high for this offering and i was left disappointed.