Stagg Jr Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 1

Assessed in a Glencairn spirits nosing glass. Aroma - Neat - Very old and sophisticated oak, stewed dark fruits, dark rum characteristic and Demerara sugar. Adding a splash of water . . . Now picking up a bit of dense custard and perhaps a very faint touch of banana. Taste - Neat - Very clean, quite nippy to be expected at barrel proof, tons of date and raisin, bold dark fruits and dark sugar, very refined oak. Adding a splash of water . . . This has softened the palate and allowed the aforementioned to really shine without the sharp alcohol nip. Final thoughts - Absolutely incredible. One of those rare whiskies that actually lives up to its hype. I have noticed that with whiskies I find to be very high quality, the addition of water does not so much change the flavor / aroma or thin it, but rather it manages to stay the same, but be amplified with the ethanol subdued. This definitely falls into that description. I will say, this reminds me HEAVILY of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 and I find it really goes toe to toe with it.

Thanks Luke really good

Citrus,maple,nutty, bake spice, drinks way smoother then high proof

Molasses, Vanilla, Oak, Caramel, Dark Fruit