Heaven's Door Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

The Austin Shaker pick 60.35% ABV

Worldwide Wine & Spirits store pick. 127.4 proof. Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Vanilla and caramel with a strong almond/marzipan note. Some jammy fruits seem to be at play also, all nicely balanced. Palate: Thick mouthfeel with more almond and some oaky dryness. A bit of baking spice, but not too much. Finish: Medium heat that lasts for a long while. Splash: The oak and spice become more prominent with a couple of drops of water. Overall: 9/10 - This is a delicious bourbon that would hold up well to ice but would be a waste to mix into a cocktail. Heaven’s Door never fails to impress.

Bizarrely sweet and savory at the same time. I really enjoy it. Even as hot as it is, it doesn’t come across that way.

This is severely oversweetened. I struggled to enjoy it. The redeeming quality is the strength. This will get you after a couple glasses or 3, so you stop worrying about that excessive sweetness.

61% Purple sprees candy and tannic, bubble gum. Barrel spice. Hot, dry finish.

At 126.1 proof this was a bit harsh taken neat. Makes a nice old fashioned though