Mayor Pingree 13 Year Single Barrel Blue Label Bourbon (Holiday Market)

61.5% Barrel No 5 Color is so inviting, a nice dark amber. Nose does not disappoint. Very fruity with notes of strawberry, raspberry, lemon, and pineapple. The more classic bourbon notes are there too, this is 13 years old. Tons of sweet oak, toffee, and minty chocolate (Andes Mint if you've ever had one) provide some contrast to the fruitiness exuding from the nose. No ethanol at all Powerful but smooth entry, it has tons of flavor right up front. Sweet oak dominates then the fruit comes in in the form of raspberry and blackberry with a little raisin on the end. Caramel and vanilla frosting come soon after but cherry and caramel ride front seat on the finish. Flavor is complex and the finish is long and potent Only criticism is the mouthfeel. I expected a bit more for a 13 yr BP. It is not bad at all. It has weight but this bourbon would be just about perfect if it was a bit creamier and mouth coating. Also lacks some spice for me. Wanted some cinnamon or clove, black pepper even. The fruit and sweet oak dominate though. Still loved it!