Kentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon

Aroma is light and nuanced but what’s there is nice with the sweet and rustic notes playing out in unison; Palate follows the same but with a bit more candy-like sweetness and fewer of the rustic notes to fully balance out; Finish is a soft sweet and oaky fade that comes through as my favorite aspect of this bourbon.

It’s definitely apparent that it’s under 100 proof (just slightly), but that lends to its buttery smoothness. The nose is pleasant with vanilla and oak. Light on the palate with sweet flavors and a slight Kentucky hug that lingers through the finish, which is very pronounced oak. I’d love if this were 10-15 proof higher.

Tremendous mouthfeel. Not incredibly dynamic but enough going on to keep you interested. The ryes are a huge leap up, but not a bad pour.

Oaky, little fruit, lots of char flavor, big spicy bite. Hint of peat in the nose