Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Bourbon

The nose is very even with standard bourbon notes, but layered with fresh savory herbs, and what Rob Morton is getting as sweet popcorn and fruit I think is what’s hitting me as a faint Double Bubble bubble gum. It is way less woody/tannic then I was expecting considering the rumored age (not a bad thing). This being my first time trying it I keep thinking how all the taste sensors are activated on the tongue: sweet, salty, un petit peu of sour and bitter, all smoothed over by an even umami sensation, a rich yet not overpowering leathery “meaty”ness (but in a different way than the meatyness in a lot of Islays). Adding a little water really brings out the rye. Definitely looking to add to my bar.

Crisp fruit and honey nose. Cinnamon finish

Neat. Rich copper in color. Nose is sweet and pretty. Ripe honey caramel fruit.. green and red apples, pears, creme brulee, oak, with some herbal and slight smoke for some balance. Taste is sweet and spicy. Kettle corn, caramel, green herbs, oak, vanilla, baking spices. Finish is decently long. Sweet, herbal, cinnamon candy. Smooth, easy to drink, with some complexity. Would buy again