Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" 12 Year

Aromas of maple but definite notes of fruit apple or cherry on palette.

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Capsule Review: Nose: Cherry, vanilla, and the classic grape notes that come with Buffalo Trace products Palate: Oak, barrel char, some spice Finish: Short For me the best part of this is the nose, it's a fine sipper but on this occasion, I wish I had more of what I liked on the nose on the palate.

This whiskey has it good days and bad days for me. On the good days, like today, i get a ton of red fruit, a perfect balance of savory and sweetness, and an alluring savory oak. On other days i find the oak too spicy.