Nose - rich caramel, vanilla, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon bun, cocoa, marshmallow, powdered sugar, rich oak, graham cracker, brown sugar, sweet apple, candied pecan, mint, earth vegetal notes, clay, white pepper, moderate to high ethanol burn. Taste - salted caramel, baked apple, cherry, clove, nutmeg, sweet dough, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate, mint, rich tannic oak, burnt brown sugar, pecan, walnut, moderate to high alcohol bite, finishing medium length with salted caramel, sweet dough, dark chocolate, and baking spice flavors. With my final Garrison Brothers review, I’m tasting the 2020 version of Balmorhea. It’s rich and sweet, as expected. The nose has that characteristic cinnamon bun aroma, along with the standard caramels, vanillas, chocolates, and baking spices. There are some mint and spicy vegetal notes in the mix as well. The palate carries the sweet dessert flavors with some minty heat in the background. I’d be remiss if I didn’t compare this side by side with my bottle of 2021 Balmorhea. The noses are rather similar, but there are some notable differences on the palate. Not so much in the flavors, but definitely with the mouthfeel and finish. The 2020 is slightly brighter, thinner, and more tannic. The 2021 is thick and buttery with a longer finish that exhibits more pleasing dark chocolate notes as the flavors fade. So the 2021 version is a small step above the 2020, but this is great bourbon in its own right. Many thanks to @pkingmartin for the sample and for setting up this fun comparison.