John J Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon

Nice oak on the nose and caramel. Oak continues on the palate with dark rich notes of orange and cherries. On the back end vanilla frosting and vanilla extract finish things off. 50% works well for this bourbon and is well balanced without too much heat.

👃 spicier than expected, but if I work at it, I can get some vanilla and nectarine 👄 Not super impressed. Peach? 🏁 Not feeling it. Still a little citrus, but I'm getting... Dirt? Rotten brussel sprouts?

Kind of stuffed up tonight Nose. Hot on the nose. Taste. Sweet oak. Strong up front. Color. Thin red orange.

Nose: Vanilla and almost mild chocolate, and cherry. Palate: Overall: Brown sugar, brown sugar, leather. Overall: Pretty solid, not too complex. Would pay $35, but not $50.

JJ Bowman Single Barrel *NOSE: Quite Good. Leather, Cedar, Jelly Donut, Oak, Granny Smith Apple, Cinnamon, and Clove. *NEAT: Tart Cherry & Granny Smith Apple, some Oak & Leather, Brown Sugar, and Cinnamon Discs. Mild Finish with Oak & Clove coating and layering on the palate. Slow Building KYHug. *SPLASH: A few drops of water don't change much on the nose, but Leather and Cedar become prominent notes on the palate. *VERDICT: A decent enough pour (and the Bowman line is one of the only BT/Sazerac products with decent availability here in NC), but I kept asking myself if it was worth the $20 upcharge over their standard Small Batch. You definitely get the Leathery character and Jammy Fruit I enjoy in BT Mashbill #1. Not something I'll hunt, but will probably pick up another bottle once this one is emptied. This is a Single Barrel, so keep in mind that YMMV.