*Barrel #2078 Nose: lots of cherry at first. Delightful and rich. Just has those wonderful bourbon notes. Very much like Stagg jr. Palate: immediate oak but in a good way. Sweet and incredibly tame. 93 proof on this barrel but it’s so so smooth. Not really oily like some at this proof but there is a ton of flavor. I like it a lot, but not in love yet. Finish: short finish full of oak and vanilla. Overall: honestly I think the finish on this bourbon is what makes it go from incredible to just very solid. It’s perfect on the nose to me and almost as good on the palate but the finish is so short it’s almost shocking.