Smooth Ambler Contradiction

Do not try!

I received this from a friend sometime back. I have been sipping occasionally but never really analyzed fully. Tonight is that night while watching game 5 of the Tigers/Mariners playoff decider on a dank and damp evening. N: Worn leather greets the nose. A baseball glove. A soft layer of baking spices blends with the leather aromas with walnuts, rye and caramel. A warm introduction. P: The palate receives a spicy tingle with a touch of sweetness. Ground cinnamon which is mingled honey, vanilla, Demerara sugar, cherry NyQuil, pumpernickel. Solid but not deep or flashy. F: The finish is bitter and contrasts the nose and palate. The drying oak tannins last for a fair length fading along with baking spices. O: A promising nose which invites and welcomes a comfortable palate. Easy to sip. The finish doesn’t continue the invitation. The strong bitterness detracts from the palate just lessens the enjoyment of the dram. A good sipper when you want to just sip without getting too deep into your dram, which happens way too many times. A grab and go pour. Perfect for a chilled autumn evening. [85/100][Tasted: 10/10/25]

Nose: Standard bourbon nose, nothing crazy but nice and solid. Little chocolate. Palate: mellow, melted butterscotch, carmel and a soft soft spice. Theres a slight kick on the nose but the palate is mellow. Caramel, melted vanilla and milk chocolate but all prettt tamed down. For the price im not mad at all