I.W. Harper 12 Year Bourbon

Tasted in November 2022 at Malt Bar Ester in Nakano, Tokyo. Circa 1980s. A little thinner than I wanted. Big peanut aroma, and the taste had a nice fruitiness.

Very interesting find. Bottled in the 80s but smooth as can be. A little hot initially but short finish with sweet nose of butterscotch and clover

I get a lot of char flavor from this bourbon. It tastes older - as far as bourbons go. This lower proof is ok for me since I think the water brings back the sweet taste that’d otherwise be lost. this would be a very heavy, burnt, earthy tasting bourbon at 100 proof. So maybe the lower proof is it’s saving grace? I like it but don’t love it. I do enjoy the long finish and the mouthful of flavor that lasts. Wouldn’t buy it again.