New Riff 4 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

Nose: grassy, licorice, astringent, oak, black pepper, herbal Taste: candied orange peel, citrus, cinnamon, lemongrass Drys out the palate, leaves a burning cinnamon aftertaste that lingers.

Distilled 4/9/15 bottled 5/13/19. Barrel 15-2701 party source private barrel. 112.5 proof. Some corn and rye in the aroma. Flavor is rye heavy, with oak, and a good amount of heat. With a little water the flavor mellows a little, but the rye character is still present, with a nice spice and vanilla flavor.

I looked forward to this bottle. It’s just an ok pour. I won’t buy again.