Rhetoric 25 Year Bourbon

This is what I wanted out of the other Rhetoric offerings. This is a very well balanced aged bourbon. The oak is prevalent, but is finally balanced out with caramel, vanilla, tobacco, and leather notes. The mouthfeel is oily and rich and the finish is long and lingering in the most pleasant way. The $140 price scared me off, but my wife happened to buy this as a Christmas gift for me. I’m so happy she did. This is spectacular bourbon.

The nose starts out very oaky with a touch of mint alongside it, while rye spiciness, butterscotch and a hint of smoke balance it all out. The palate is strong of oak, rye and cinnamon on top of a nice creaminess of butterscotch, toffee, cocoa, vanilla, mint and a some cherry sharpening it all out. The finish is very long, oaky and spicy, balanced by vanilla, bitter cocoa and butterscotch. Not for everyone because of the strong oak, but wonderful for those that like aged bourbons.

Nose - Cherries, vanilla and a hint of oak. Caramel? You can definitely tell there’s age Palate - Oak up front, fruity and slight spice trail Finish -Smooth as expected for the age I like it, it’s on the sweeter side but balances well with a bit of spice. Worth the pour, maybe not the steep bottle price but wouldn’t pass it up if I had be opportunity for another pour