Jefferson's Reserve Twin Oak Custom Barrel Bourbon

I love anything that tastes like licking a piece of vintage furniture and this bottle is THERE. Even the nose = “antique store.” Put it in my veins.

I enjoy this bourbon. It is a smooth drinker.

Get the mocha, but the lower proof makes the finish thin and weak

Nose of peanut brittle and brown sugar. Flavor salted and briney. Dry and long finish.

At opening: weak nose with lots of barrel, slight spice and floral notes are dominated by pure sweet corn on the palate, finish is special--lots of rich toasted oak and dark chocolate. One week later: MUCH better balance on the palate, with the complexity coming out and much better marriage of flavors. Finish is still strong. If you're a collector, buy this for the special finish. If you're not, there are many better ways to spend your money at this price.

I liked it better with a large cube - seemed to open it up and bring on a sweeter note. Good, but many better options at the $60 price point.

Wood notes, deep honey, some herbs, char. Good notes. Seems young initially, with musty damp wood and sweet corn. Some floral notes. Then spice kicks in, and baking spice lingers. At the end, cacao nibs and oddly a flash of pineapple. 9/9/18