New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon

Color is amber. Nose starts with a creamy sweetness. Beneath that, notes of apple and faint vanilla present. First sip is mildly oaky, less sweet than the nose, followed by a definite flash of stout beer. Following sips reveal chocolate notes, as well as very mild nutty flavor. Mouthfeel is just a little thin but not unpleasantly so. Finish is just a little astringent, with the stout flavor coming back for a short linger with the chocolate notes. Overall, probably not an everyday sipper, but not bad at all, especially for a more unique chocolate/stout profile change-up at a lower price.

Don’t agree with the professional review attached to this expression. Its a light spirit heavier on hoppiness than corn or oak or vanilla. Pleasantly sweet, with a nose like bubble gum at first sniff. Unique and enjoyable if you like hoppy beers. Paired with a chocolate it gains a pleasant astringency and strips off the cloying sweetness on the palate. I wish I had taken the risk and purchased the 750 rather than the 375 size, hopefully I’ll be able to find it again locally.

Has a bit of a spice in the after taste. Overall found it a good Bourbon

Strong fruit and cinnamon on the nose. Fruity light mouth feel very light coming in at only 80 proof.