Whiskey Del Bac Distillers Cut

Dark slimy goodness $65

Went to a Del Bac tasting tonight with their brand ambassador. Tried several of their expressions and I can say that each of their expressions has a unique flavor profile. The version I got to taste tonight was a Madeira finish, which reminded me of a cross between Glendronach and Colkegan. Great stuff! Sherry finish meets mesquite smoke.

This is intense. So hot I needed water to enjoy and l rarely can say that. That being said, neat I found it to be nutty, earthy, spicy and complex. After a splash of water it unravels a bit and allows vanilla, peppermint and other goodies to tumble out. This is a tough one. I almost think the proof needs to be dropped slightly or it needs a bit more aging. This is good but it has potential to be so much more.

Batch 17-02. Excellent stuff, much better than the standard releases as they only use a little if the smoked spirit. Seems too sweet at first but then opens up a lot with a rich mix of flavors.

Batch 17-2 is deceptively delicious.

Batch 2: Rich raisin and balanced sweetness. Like a tempered Macallan with being over-sherried. From my understanding batch 2 is a Maidera cask.

Awful.

Was able to try a small sample of this at The Parlor in Phoenix; strong, given it is cask strength, but every bit as good as its lower proof counterpart.