Thomas S. Moore Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finished Bourbon

Rating #2 from the three bottles from this series. Notably better than the Chardonnay, this is unmistakably red wine from the start - grape-forward nose, there's gotta be some bourbon underneath, right? Definitely sweeter than I'd expect a Cab, and hints of brown sugar hang around. Flavor carries some of the expected Cab Sauv dryness, but not the oppressive astringency of the chardonnay offering. Just a bit of a one trick pony...nothing bad, but just not 'good'. Medium finish...I'd nip this again, but not a go-to on any occasion

Deep, rich nose. Like red velvet cake. Palate isn’t quite as sweet, with some oakier flavors coming to play. Finish is disappointingly short, but bright and sweet.

NOSE: Caramel frosting, oak, toffee, grits, vanilla, white grape juice, green coffee beans, pastries and dark fruits with a hint of baking spice. The wine notes pop a bit and as it opens a hint of copper shows along with a deeper wine presence. PALATE: Oak, toffee, grits, vanilla taffy, coffee beans, white grape juice, pastries and dark fruits with a hint of cocoa and baking spice. The Thomas S. Moore Bourbon Cabernet Sauvignon Casks’ fruity grapey sweetness dies down a tad here. Though it’s far from removed and makes the underlying bourbon more pronounced. FINISH: Med-long -> Oaky, spicy, fruity with a touch of cocoa on an easy grapey fade.