HIRSCH The Bivouac

Nutty and leathery, but relatively light and not much else going on. Still enjoyable though

Color: Light golden-copper Nose: Cherries(!?), leather, Palate: Nutty and sweet. Just a little bit spicy. Slightly bitter, but nothing off putting. Finish is medium with some lingering nuttiness and perhaps some vanilla. Apparently, this offering from Hirsch is a blend of a 3-year, 9 month old bourbon along with some older 8-year bourbon thrown in. The result is a somewhat "youthful" profile (the relatively light color is also an indicator). Nonetheless, it is still very good. Truth be told, I had some at a restaurant a few weeks ago, and liked it enough to track-down a bottle. I also want to mention that I had Hirsch's "Horizon" last year (or maybe in 2021), and if memory serves, I think I prefer this.

Lingering Spicyness. Strong!

NOSE Caramel corn, ground corn, dried fruit, some vanilla candy and a light bit of waxy candy corn and herbal. Not very complex or unique, it has a very standard, everyday profile for a younger bourbon. PALATE Caramel, ground corn, vanilla candy, dried fruit and touches of oak, candy corn and peanuts. Like the aroma, it’s not bad, just very standard, middle-of-the-road, in the profile and delivery FINISH Med-short -> Caramel, vanilla and a light herbal fade.