Smooth Ambler Old Scout Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon 11 Year

I picked this bottle up directly from the distillery in Maxwelton, WV. This is their Single Barrel, cask strength version of their Old Scout bourbon line. This batch is 11 years old and comes in at a healthy 56.1% ABV. It's a beautiful, shimmering Amber in the tasting glass and smells of strong vanilla, charred oak with a slight herbal hit. It's 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% fairy dust. I drank it until it made me smile and giggle and feel good about life in general- that must've been the magic contained inside. So, I can verify that. On the palate, there's a fantastic and creamy vanilla that washes over your tongue and leaves behind a nice, charred oak residue. Some sweet, red berries round this thing out quite well. It's surprisingly smooth for such a high proof. The finish has more red berry fruitiness, vanilla and a bit of leather tannins that hang around for a bit, leaving you wanting another sip. Overall, a fantastic bourbon from a small, mountain distillery. If you see it at a bar or store near you give it a try. It was $54 at the distillery, but I think it's a bit cheaper if you spot it elsewhere. Good stuff. 4.25 stars. Cheers, my friends.