Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon

Nose - black cherry, berry, buttered popcorn, sawdust, candy corn, butterscotch, vanilla, cream, nutmeg, dusty corn, leather, frosting, cocoa, brown sugar, sweaty oak, apple, moderate to high ethanol burn. Taste - cherry, rich caramel, sour berry, apple, wheat, black pepper, grape candy, spicy oak char, cinnamon red hot, allspice, powdered sugar, brown sugar, plum, sawdust, buttery corn, toasted marshmallow, moderate to high alcohol bite, finishing medium long with cinnamon red hot, spicy oak, caramel, and black pepper flavors. Hey! My first Garrison Brothers. The richness they’re able to get from a short amount of Texas aging is remarkable. You can almost taste the musty, sweaty wood. That said, there’s still some unmistakeable youthfulness, particularly in the palate. I’m fine with spicy, harsh bourbons, but would like to see a bit more complexity and depth of flavor to endure the burn. One interesting characteristic is this sawdust note a couple others identified, especially on the nose. I absolutely get that one as well, but it seems to morph between buttered popcorn and this dusty, powdered sugar, frosting aroma. Pretty cool. Overall, this is solid bourbon. Unfortunately, GB charges absurd prices for whiskey that’s not absurdly great. This can’t compete even with some bourbons close to half its price. Fortunately, I was very generously provided a sample of this by @ContemplativeFox, so I don’t have to buy the bottle.

I was drunk when I tried this but it stood out to me as a desert bourbon. To me it tasted like cinnamon Crispix cereal. Maple syrup and cinnamon. Not for my palate but very nice if that’s your jam. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect

2015. Barrel 7719. 1 cube. Slightly floral nose with hints of pear and apple. Palate similar to the nose with the first sip but develops over time with hints of leather, oak, and vanilla. Mild heat. Not overall complex but opens with time. Subtle finish. Easy drinking.

Low key tastes like brownies and pralines. Big fan. Still overpriced

Nose: Wood / Oak and Spice notes Palate: Nice smoky, leather, oak with pleasant corn taste