Uncle Nearest 1856 Tennessee Whiskey (Sourced Whiskey)

Nose: Caramel, vanilla and molasses. Oak comes in and out. Floral notes were present on the first tasting but seemed to disappear over time. Splash of water reveals some grassy/herbal character. Palate: Initially it's sweet (brown sugar) and sour (lemon) followed by a spicy kick. Past the spiciness I get the typical bourbon notes of oak and slight vanilla. Splash of water really drops the spiciness down revealing cinnamon, burnt wood and bitter notes. Finish: A big hit of spiciness with a return of the caramel notes from the nose. Quite long. Splash of water knocks down the spiciness. Bitter notes emerge on the tail end. A pretty unique and enjoyable dram. For me, there's a bit too much bitterness on the palate and finish that needed to be balanced by some fresh notes. A large splash of water really revealed a lot of the character by toning down the spice.