I love blind samples. It’s the one true way to appreciate something without bias. This generous pour here was sent courtesy of @Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington. Okay—-let’s dive in… Clearly getting bourbon-y aromas. Real oak-y too. So, either it’s well aged (> 15yr), or it’s been sitting in an intense heat somewhere ( TX, NV?). Some caramel. The only information on the label is 135.2 proof, but I’m not sensing that on the nose. It’s muted. With that high proof, I need to add some water. Wow. Now it’s not so muted. Comes on strong like a frat boy hitting on a drunk sorority girl. No qualms there on what this bourbon’s intentions are ( if it is a bourbon…but I bet my Karuizawa bottle it’s a bourbon). Vanilla , caramel, dark fruits. Oak. A lot of oak. Okay…I’m guessing either first choice Garrison Cowboy or second choice Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Distant third ( highly unlikely) Barrel Bourbon. Peel back the label to reveal it…YES!! Elijah Craig BP it is! Batch A119. This is an incredible bourbon. For me to think this was the Cowboy simply shows how good it is. Thanks @Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington for the pour!