ghill40509
Reviewed
December 19, 2022 (edited September 24, 2023)
It's a cold afternoon in KY and I just came in from a brisk walk. There is about an ounce left in this bottle opened maybe a year ago. Poured it up an hour ago and been sniffing it. Fabulous nose that makes its way across the room.
Vanilla and oak lead the way but a little bit of cherry creeps in there as well. Early on the alcohol gets in the way but it tames down after a few minutes.
The palate is a tad hot, perfect for winter. There is maple and brown sugar, some malty chocolate. It's big on standard bourbon flavor but not overly complex. Not quite as chewy as I would like for its proof.
The finish is wow. It's long lasting with bing cherry and caramel. Mouth drying but hangs on to the next sip.
Slipping in a cube, there caramel finds its way into the nose. The palate picks up a lot of oak and the finish is shortened.
I like this one and it delivers for its price point. Availability is a problem in my market except at the distillery where it recently went to $90. At that price, I find better offerings.
50.0
USD
per
Bottle