Noah's Mill Bourbon

*tasted blind* Nose: vanilla Taste: vanilla, cinnamon, complex and interesting, has a good bit enjoyable bite Finish: medium and pleasant

The nose is relatable to walking into an old candy shop, accompanied by dried fruits and rich leather couches. The pallet inspires me to make a dish that is carmelized pears with black pepper with some assistance of honey. The initial bite, however, is strong of cinnamon but quickly turns to sweet to calm the fire of spice. I really do love this bourbon for its fine line of simplicity and complexity in the way it is very much bourbon but different from the rest.

One of the more interesting bourbons I've had the chance to try, and the one in my cabinet with the most almond characteristics - like the best amaretto you've ever tasted. It also has that typical Willett spice (anise, herbaceous, sharp) finish. The proof is right in the sweet spot for me. You can add water to tone it down or enjoy it neat.