Little Book Chapter 5: The Invitation

The nose comes off very much like a jim beam whiskey. Oak, nuts and a little mint. Palate: Right away the burn is very manageable for a almost 60% abv and i get some youthfulness as well. Very dry and not all that sweet. Finish: finally some nice charred oak from the older barrels in this blend with bitter cherry flavors that continue towards the end of the sip and the spiciness only comes around at the finish. After a few sips I have to say this is my least favorite Little Books of the five I have tried so far. Not very complex and it has astringent notes on the finish that are kind of off putting that I think come from the malted rye of the blend. After every sip, I keep lowering the score on this bottle. Lets revisit this in a few months to see if my tastebuds are more forgiving.

Incredibly complex. You can taste each layer of aged bourbon in this blend. It’s outstanding!

Oak and cinammon

This is a thinker bottler… Nose: Light with a hint of char Pallet: Overall very smooth for 117 proof with notes of cherry. Finish: Full bodyness comes through on the finish, dry with a nice linger. Been close to a year since I last had this, smooth for 117 proof, light nose, cherry on the pallet with a dry lingering finish. For the rarity and price, I haven’t been impressed but it has gotten better. Will need to try another expression.

Got poured this for way cheaper than it should be. Exceptionally smooth and does not sip at 116 proof. Thouroughly impressed