Kirkland 7 Year Small Batch Tennessee Bourbon

Tennessee Distilling product. Neck pour, neat. I might have had too high of expectations with my Costco experiences finding hidden gem products and the Whisky Advocate 91 point rating advertised on the neck band. Blast of nail polish on the nose and a lot of wood and leather. Behind that was a some dark fruit. To the extent there was any sweetness, it was almost like ketchup. Ethanol taste was very forward with spice and a touch of vanilla. Rye spice and oak with a short dry finish. Letting it sit created better balance allowing cherry and caramel to come through on the front with less burn. A little water really opened it up. I expect this will be more enjoyable on the rocks and as I get deeper into the bottle, plus it should stand up well as a mixer.

Great bang for your buck..has a bit of a harsh aftertaste.