William Larue Weller Bourbon (Fall 2017)

Some punch on the front end but smoother than GTS, all the flavors on the backend. Top notch

Definition of bourbon. Lingers for days.

Nose - (w/o water) Intense dark caramel, fruity vanilla, strawberry candies, syrupy cherry coke, hint of leather (w/ water) Softens the initial sweetness otherwise mostly the same. Taste - (w/o water) Hot sweet fruity cinnamon, cherry coke syrup, dark caramel, strawberry candies, red hots, vanilla dark simple (w/ water) Greatly reduced heat, dark chocolate emerges, cherry coke syrup, cinnamon, strawberries. Finish - (w/o water) Lingering hot fruity cinnamon tingle, light oak, sweet cherry coke syrup, strawberry candy (w/ water) Sweet dark chocolate covered cherry/vanilla caramel, light leather tannic/bitter, coffee bitterness. Score - 91/100 Final Thoughts - This is right up my alley for what I really like in a bourbon. The fact that you can get cherry coke & strawberry flavors in a bourbon are amazing and combined with the dark caramel vibe, this is truly a dessert in a glass. The higher proof allows you to proof it down to however you like and since I don't get any off-putting flavors, the taste keeps on evolving in the glass as you sip. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Yes Would I buy a bottle? - Yes, but not at the ridiculous secondary prices

Vanilla & fruits - long wood finish