Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

Barrel 17-0669 Rickhouse D Floor 6 2 1 Gordon’s private barrel store pick Bottled May 2018 Color is deep amber. Nose is fairly weak but complex, with faint vanilla, caramel, bubble gum and cinnamon apple pie. Velvety mouth feel. Palate is well balanced, with cinnamon and clove with hints of vanilla. Finish also a bit weak, lingering oak with subtle spice but without much character or depth. Some alcohol burn in the mouth, but not much of a hug. I do like this one as a daily sipper, but disappointing for the price and reputation.

Delicious! Hits you fast and furious up front and then a long slow and smooth finish of smokey barrel, almonds/bits, and cinnamon. Slow easy sipper that is easy to enjoy.

Spicy caramel with a little oak. Short finish, but good flavors.