Tasting night, belated notes. Nose reminds me of the old bottling of Bakers but lighter. Caramel, oak, peanuts, peaches. The palate starts out softer than the nose with lighter than expected oak, zero heat, medium mouthfeel and then - whiney. Jam, butter and nuts rum away with the show and the spice and oak disappear. I wish this had a stronger, or at least more lasting, bourbon presence. Probably just me but bourbon + wine finishes just don’t work as the bourbon flavors tend to lose out.
I looked at this on sale many times and had to make myself put it back on 2-4 occasions and glad I did. Wine lovers could probably go for this and while I am wine-curious, only fortified wine finished whisky does it for me.