Horse Soldier Reserve Barrel Strength Bourbon

My first barrel strength. I like it. I expected it to burn my face off but it was smooth.

At Westgate Grill. Just ride horses today 12.28.19 w/ Chuds and Nana and Doc. Got short poured. Good taste very short aftertaste. 112 proof some spice.

This was a gift from a fellow Army Vet and to be truthful my expectations were low. There's too many new releases that are marketing ploys, or as we say "all hat and no cattle". I believe these guys are doing it the right way. My bottle is the barrel strength at 114 proof and I am told it's an 8 year-old with a mash bill of 70% corn, 20% wheat, and 10% barley. Drinking neat at 114 proof brings some heat, sweet heat since it a high corn wheated bourbon. Adding a splash of water does open it up with a little more depth. With ice you also get toasted oak, baking spices, dark fruit flavors. I found my favorite pour is on the rocks. A little pricey for an every day drinker, but I could see pairing this with a good Cuban cigar.