Trail's End 8 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished With Oregon Oak

nice vanilla, clove, oak. a little hot up front but decent with an ice cube.

A let down. Interesting nose. Reminded me at first of Willet Pot Still Reserve, but then picked up peppermint and bubblegum qualities as it opened up with a touch of cinnamon and anise. Really reminds me of of Bazooka Joe gum. Taste was light, but okay. May have been because I tried this after some stronger stuff (like Booker's 2018-4). In any case, there's that Bazooka Joe again. Also, some light herbal notes, wood tannin, and dried fruit (lightly apricot?). Sadly, I consider this a waste of $30-40. IMHO, could have been better spent on or applied towards something substantially better.

Sun-kissed amber color. A vanilla nose and a vanilla finish make for very symmetrical sipping. Straightforward and sweet in a pleasant way, like the girl next door in a glass.