Joseph Magnus Triple Cask Finished Bourbon

Purchased at 7 saints. Really sweet on the taste

Oh my old friend, we're here once again. Batch 46. Nose - I love scotch, I love bourbon, but my lord I love Cognac finished bourbon. There's is just something about it. That note of oak and vanilla with this old dried fruit and I just get this "feeling" of something dried out that's falling apart in such a good and pleasant way...I can't explain it, but I get it on these cognac finished whiskies. As soon as I think this one is over however I get those red fruits from the sherry and then I get this sherry sweetness from the PX barrels I assume. Just masterful blending of nuances and notes. Taste - Dark fruit, aged wine that's sat far too long in oak, oak, a touch of vanilla at first, some sour grapes but again muted by oak, . I'm just not sure how to explain sherry and cognac without just say this tastes like the best of cognac with hints of sherry. Simply put Jos A Magnus is one of the best whiskies on the market and it can be found at or just under 100 bucks. Folks, this is a master class whisky and I just hope they're able to keep sourcing the 12 year old MGP juice for these. I know some of the single barrels are going to Dickle...and they're terrible next to the MGP ones. I still need get another Murray Hill Reserve to do a review on that one, spoiler - the one I had was great, but so far everything I've had from magnus that was a non store pick has been outstanding. I've had one store pick (not sure how or what to do to review those here) that was pretty underwhelming and one that's outstanding. So when they let Nancy do her thing....they're getting some magic. 4.0 - what does it need to be higher? Honestly, I'm not 100% sure. Some Older juice would help as I think the casks are getting too much play and a bit older whisky might standup and push back on the casks. Overall yeah I think the casks are a bit too intense on the front and the bourbon really shines on the way down. This is such good bourbon under the casks that I think a bit more even play would be ideal.

It's good but the finish falls flat for me. I'd take a Barrell dovetail over it IMHO.

Nose has a punch but you can pick up that great Cognac smell coming through. Let this open up for a bit and you will be ready to light a cigar and sit next to a roaring fireplace in a deep leather chair. A little varnish and leather on the taste with hints of flavor from the Sherry. Smooth going down but enough bite to keep you warm.