John J Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon

Flavor bomb. Best $50 single barrell on the market.

Love it. Neat. Right up there with Blanton’s.

Aroma - from the depths of an abyss… this thing is dark! Leather, deep oak, dark fruits of plums and black berry jam. Really liking these dark tones that are bold and in your face. The alcohol presence is undetectable. There is a slight “funk” to it as it opens up but I cannot pin point what profile that is. Taste - wow that wasn’t what I was expecting coming off the nose… a dump truck of vanilla mixed with berries. Some major nostalgia coming through here… my grandma used to always buy a particular brand of Christmas cookies for us when we were growing up … and for the fist time in 15-20 years I’m experiencing that flavor profile again. Overall - this offering is very good. I view the plate experience as a “U” the from the of the palate starts off strong, mid palate is soft, then the back of the palate and through the finish is great. Medium- Long finish. 4.35

Good. I little spicier than i normally go for.

Vanilla, oak, cinnamon, and clove in the aroma. Flavor is very oaky with, vanilla extract, and a spice finish.

Lot of oak and a little hot. Not a lot of nuance but i enjoyed it. Have to try again and see if that was just a hot neck pour.