Batch No. 5, 56.8% ABV On the nose, you’re abruptly hit with overripe apples, banana peel, gingerbread, toasted walnuts, graham crackers, and intense vanilla; very little subtlety here. The palate is quite a bit more complex than the nose, with stewed apples and cherries, honey, ginger, cloves, cardamom, peanut brittle, musty corn, vanilla, and a bit of dried, dead grass. The finish is straight vanilla extract, honey, and dried apples, with a bit of a waxy walnut note. Expect a nice warming Kentucky hug on this one. A bit heavy on the vanilla and overcooked fruit notes for my preference, but overall an interesting and tasty bourbon.