Forged Oak 15 Year Bourbon

Honey nose, palette is spicy and sweet with a peppery finish

The nose is waxy and mainly features the woody and vanilla scents of oak -- I almost wanted to shout, "Timber!" when drinking it. The palate is not as complex as I'd hope for the age, with subtly sweet flavors, but first and foremost a bittersweet oak. I had a hard time pinpointing or describing flavors, but I didn't find a lot of the typical caramel or fruit flavors of other bourbons. The finish is well-rounded and mild: banana nut muffins, spice, and oak. The finish is the best part. I've seen this bourbon for $90 and I've seen it for $150, and I wouldn't buy it at either price.

2017