Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon

Sweet corn/grain. Almost like scented playdoh. I enjoyed their straight bourbon 2019 so much more

I picked this bottle blind at the distillery so this bottle has selection bias, has the same flavors as the small batch but a little more clear and intense. Distinct Garrison nose, wood, sawdust, leather, sweet corn, light sweetness, mouth is a little thin up front but hits the back palate, spice, cinnamon, vanilla, moderate finish

Smell and taste is very young. Aroma of raw cereal grain and wet cardboard. What more is there to say?? Very disappointing for $100

Deep amber, sweet and molasses with a lot of oak

Assessed in a Glencairn spirits nosing glass. Aroma - Neat - Distinctive and prominent rye bread arrival, oak, cherry lozenge, leather, tobacco and cocoa nib, quite a savory nose. Adding a splash of water . . . This has opened up a very faint and distant Smokey maple character. Taste - Neat - A bit on the thin side texturally - Quite oaky, mild brown sugar, extremely faint smoke and Prunes and dates on the exhale. Adding a splash of water . . . This hasn’t done the whiskey any favors in my Opinion. The aforementioned remains, but diluted. Final thoughts - I’m honestly a bit disappointed with this. The bourbon itself is actually pretty interesting in how savory it is, with few confectionary notes, but the overall flavors and smells you’re getting a just generally thin and require some hunting for. I would’ve rated this higher had it been, say, a 60 dollar bottle. But at 100 dollars a pop, you could do a lot better.