Town Branch True Cask Bourbon

[5.2023] I frankly can't tell you when I first had this. Spring semester of 2023 was a teacher's nightmare combo that I pretty well drank through like the spring of '20. But somewhere in that mix, I bought a bottle of this based on my long desire to find a single barrel version (now have one). I don't know what I paid for this but it was too much. Bartender at the distillery on a later visit said this was their best one but I disagree. It's simple harsh. Oily is a solid tag, combined with the vanilla and bite of an untamed liquor. Probably better with an ice cube - straight is not my favorite in this case.

Another bottle shared on a camping trip. This is the third expression I’ve tried from Town Branch, and with the exception of the Single Barrel, none of them have been anything all that special. The True Cask isn’t bad, it has a classic bourbon nose, flavors and a medium short finish. But there’s nothing to make it stand out either. May improve with some more time, but for now it’s just okay.