John A.P. Conoley American Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Neat: On advise from a local that said this was the best NC bourbon. Picked up at ABC. Well, I've only had a few from NC and this ISN'T close to the best! Alcohol aroma, cherries, sweet fruit, hot alcohol. Strange one. I want to hate it, but can't.

On the nose at first its soft, subtle, and sweet. Soft floral. On the first sip I’m confused at the fact this is 105 proof. There is not any heat or burn. VERY Dangerous. Sweet amd smooth across the board. Nothing too heavy that stands out. This is not complex but an easy every day sipper. Ice pulls in a little extra heat and spice/black pepper up front.

Nose of campfire and charred oak with strong note of cherry to start, vanilla also present. Does not burn as expected with high proof.

Batch 24

Heavy corn and thin vanilla flavors, very sweet on nose and palate. Lacks complexity. Does not have the fire expected from 105 proof. Short finish. Not a spectacular bottle but it was only $25 so I didn’t expect much.