Parker's Heritage Promise of Hope

I love the cinnamon that comes with the first sip. It then opens up with a depth of cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla, followed by a medium-heat finish that's a little surprising coming for a 96-proof whiskey. Very different than the 6th edition. A great bottle for the collection.

Delicious! And also helps a good cause. Love this bourbon!

Very. Strong. Drink . Difficult to drink easily . Burns long after it's been imbibed . Not easy to forget . Not easy to take another drink . I enjoy it on a sophomoric level. This would be a wonderful tipple for a cold wintery night as you huddle In your rags down under the barren and harsh shelter of the coastal dock yards .

Dayum. This is a tasty drink. I was very excited to have tracked down this release (living in PA makes special finds more than difficult). When I got this home, I couldn't wait. I poured me a glass and savored the sight, aroma and wonderful taste of this bourbon. This Parker's Heritage is a beautiful golden color and looks beautiful in a cut crystal glass. The nose is sweet with apples and berries. I pick up the wood and a hint of spice (with a splash of water I also get cinnamon). On the pallete I really get the cinnamon-apple flavor and a really dark berry, almost cherry note. There is some caramel in there, but not as much vanilla as I would expect with a 10 year old bourbon. The spiciness of the rye from the mash bill is there, but not overpowering - you know this is bourbon, not rye whiskey. The finish is smooth with just a bit of heat. The flavors linger on the tongue. This is one of the best I have had. I think I will need to tell my friends it is terrible and encourage them to try something else so I can hold on to this one for a bit longer.