Without a way to thread posts on Distiller I will point out that this is part of a series of posts regarding Bulleit, Wilderness Trail and James E. Pepper distillery tours. Having just come from their yellow label offering and wondering where all of the butterscotch aromas from the mash were - this is it. Something about their rye seems truly unique. I would say that their yeast explains the flavors, but for a group that specializes in yeast science I believe they purchase bulk, commercial yeast for most of their own product (based on observing cases upon cases of yeast in their bottling room). The nose on this is loaded with toffee, bread pudding and butterscotch with a slight char. The palate follows suit and has a medium mouthfeel and nice Kentucky hug to it. This is funky and unique and at a young age very closely resembles their mash itself. Being able to tour their mash room and then sip this is truly eye opening. What will time do for this distillate? That brings us to their 6 year BiB offering...