John J Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon

Sweet caramel upfront. Med long finish

Very very sweet right out of the gate. Lots of vanilla and a subtle light spice. The finish is long with lingering sweetness.

Good but not amazing. A little light

Smooth for 100 proof. Nose toffee. No dominant flavor comes through. Very drinkable.

It is a good sipping bourbon, but there isn't a flavor profile on nose or taste that wows. Equally drinkable straight or with a drop of water. No burn for 100 proof

Not much going on here. Drinks the slightest but hot but otherwise even with proof. Nose: light ethanol/mail polish first and foremost. A touch of strawberry and old school bubblicious or bubble gum; also maybe grape soda. Taste: drinks cold and minty on the front with a heavily herbal, tobacco-like finish. Medium long finish; surprisingly longer than I would expect considering the lack of nose. Second sip is more caramel-like after the mid-palate turn, but still spicy and minty in the front. Drinks hot.