Mad River Bourbon

Starts off with a grainy taste. You definitely get a hint of citrus thats most likely from the corn mash. The tatse evolves to get sweeter and gives notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and honey. It ends slightly hadsh.

Nose -- smell reminds me of the inside of a wood shop, freshly cut wood and something that reminds me of varnished wood as well. Not much to note other than this, but with the 1 year age statement I imagine this is likely to smell and taste as young as it seems it's going to. Taste -- starts off pleasant enough, with a touch of vanilla/brown sugar, but this does not last and quickly vanishes into that straight freshly cut wood note and a sharp astringency that is, frankly, not pleasant. I think there is something here that some age and time could possibly save, but in this 1 year aged batch, I think it is best skipped, especially considering the cost.

Sweet on the back of the pallet. Harsh on the front but finishes smooth.