Peerless Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Good. Never had before. Reminds me of Michters

Had on my bachelor party

Nose, Pipe tobacco marries ripe summer fruit and seasoned oak. Aromas of sweet caramel and butterscotch mingle in. A healthy dose of heat is also present, but merely to the extent that it reminds you of the bourbon’s proof. Good overall, but not memorable. Palate, A heavy dose of caramel intermingles with a punch of savory tobacco. Toasted marshmallows, barrel char, and light butterscotch echo in the background. Light rye spice weaves in towards the end. It’s surprisingly modest considering the proof, and has a great mouthfeel resulting in an impressive sip overall. Finish, Rye spice from the palate intensifies, with a nice balance of sweet caramel alongside it. Ripe fruit emerges, and to a small butterscotch reappear. Despite the emergence of additional flavors, spice remains the highlight in this satisfying, medium-length finish.

Peerless sb is one of my bourbon problem children. I love the sweet early palate and the spice on the finish when on its own, but in tastings the finish turns ashy and it doesn’t do as well as expected. But overall it’s quite good and I’d give it a higher score if it cost somewhat less.