Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

It’s obviously good but overrated in my opinion and I may actually prefer the lot b. Got notes of graham cracker and butterscotch and cherry.

Nose - creamy cherry, honey, apple, plum, clove, cinnamon, allspice, rich caramel, toffee, brown sugar, graham cracker, vanilla, dusty corn, sweet oak, plantain, sweet tobacco, leather, bubble gum, wheat, powdered sugar, light campfire smokiness, mild to moderate ethanol burn. Taste - luxardo cherry, apple, plum, butterscotch, toffee, creamy vanilla, leather, honey, raspberry, cinnamon, brown sugar, black pepper, bubble gum, tobacco, banana, allspice, nutmeg, clove, wheat, strong barrel notes, moderate alcohol bite, finishing long with cherry, tobacco, dark red fruit, and baking spice flavors. This is a very good bottle of bourbon. Definitely in the top tier that I’ve tried, and the only wheated bourbon I’ve really enjoyed. It’s deliciously rich and complex. So, there’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that this is a very high quality whiskey, one that is further complemented by the higher proof. Outside of the wheaters (because they’re a low bar for me), do I like this better than Booker’s? Yes. Do I like it better than ECBP? Maybe, maybe not depending on the day and particular release. I can pick up ECBP for $60 easily. At $120 retail, I think this is a reasonable buy for 15 year old, high proof, quality bourbon, but I wouldn’t say it’s a great value. At $2000+ secondary prices, this is a status symbol to impress friends and family. For reference, I paid $60 for a generous pour at a restaurant. I was happy to pay that, knowing I’ll never own a bottle myself.

Vegas CES

Really good pour with some nice heat. Doesn’t compare to 20 but a great pour.

Nothing like it! Hands down the best I’ve ever tasted!

A graham crackery, honey nose. A peppery palate that mellows into a slow ethanol burn, but not harsh or overpowering

Very sweet and smooth. Really enjoyed it. Lots of vanilla and caramel. Wood at the finish with some butter. One of the better whiskeys I’ve tasted