Noah's Mill Bourbon

Very much a savory bourbon when neat. Alcohol heat, tartness, hot cinnamon, some tree nuttiness, then lots of char and wood and a longish dry finish dominated by tannins and a brief encounter with dark/baking chocolate. Adding a little water took down the tartness, that was dominating, bringing out more complex notes of rye spice, nuttiness, and chocolate. Also, it brings out a little sweetness that makes it a bit more balanced and very similar to its sister, Rowan's Creek..but trading sweetness and cherries for oak and tartness. Collection worthy, especially if you like it on the rocks.

Most bourbon is frankly pretty boring to me, but that's because I don't really enjoy sweet whiskey in general. Noah's Mill is one of the only bourbons that has really caught me off guard and blown me away. It has a deep, dark taste to it, like a mahogany chest. Despite being high-proof, it's balanced and pleasing to the tongue. Really fantastic dram.

Medium gold Nose is rich with honey and pears Palate is toasty, with some orange and perhaps some cherry Strong oaky, spicy finish with medium length