Yet another store pick from Elijah Craig, mostly going to focus on the difference between this pick and the standard offering. (Standard disclaimer that this review is primarily for my own records and most likely completely useless to those outside the Phoenix, AZ area)
Total Wine and More pick Barrel 5589802 Rickhouse T, Floor 6, 9 yr age
Nose on this one is killer; Lemonhead’s candy, and a big spice bouquet (allspice, ginger, and clove) that makes you want to dive right in. Some sweetness underneath but spices steal the show.
On the palate this one is a like hot caramel bomb. Initial taste of Rollo’s candy followed by barrel spices and char, and ending with an oaky finish. Flavors richer, more integrated, and flow more smoothly from one flavor to next over the standard fare which I feel is too astringent on the finish.
One of the better EC picks I have had. Been slurping this down like water since I bought it. A rebuy at the standard TW pricing of $32.
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Right? These picks are a Total WIN at that price, lol
Not your fault at all of course, but I really hate that Toto WIne is one of the few places getting a lot of these interesting store picks lately, but have to give them props on that pricing. Have to nurse my EC BP a bit longer.