Pike Creek 10 Year Rum Barrel Finish

Very good bourbon. Quite surprising the rum flavor is here.

I was pretty stoked when I caught a glimpse of this $30 10 year bourbon. I will say it’s not my typical profile I aim for. Very brown sugar and caramel forward. I appreciate the little rye, because otherwise it would be too sweet. I get the Caribbean spice and more brown sugar with the finish. Overall, phenomenal value and something I hope to keep on hand for friends/family that can’t take the heat of my typical ryes.

Dramatically different tastes this time trying this whisky. This time, on the nose, there is a strong medicinal hand sanitizer smell, with a under-pinning of rye and corn grains. On the palate, a heavy bran base flavor, with spikes of black pepper and cayenne.

The rye was prominent even with the rum finish. Didn't match up to others tasted as run/Caribbean finishes.