Distiller Notes
Rich gold with an amber depth. The nose has notes of banana, honey and light burnt wood. The palate has caramel, sweet raisins, cola, and herbal notes. The tannic finish is complemented by the citrus fruit qualities. Neither too bitter nor too dry, it lingers pleasantly on the back of your tongue.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Concentrated caramel and maple aromas are enriched with more than a hint of red fruit. The palate is quite fiery—as would be expected from a cask-strength bottling—showing lots of mouthwatering red fruit from the outset, plus spicy fireworks. Adding water gives plush texture and allows a chocolate hint to come forward, while dialing back fruit and spice.
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Whisky Advocate
Initially, it’s extremely perfume-like, with floral notes often found in fragrances. Then the fruit completely takes over: banana, blueberry, plums, cherry, apple, pear, and quince. Of these, the banana lingers until chocolate and vanilla enter the picture, followed by hints of green pepper and graham cracker. Then, boom, baking spices launch into a lovely medium to long finish.
Although Bourbon may be produced anywhere in the United States, it is most commonly associated with Bourbon County, Kentucky, where it has been produced since the late 18th century. Made from a mash bill containing at least 51% corn, the Bourbon Whiskey distillate must be aged in new, charred white oak barrels. Bourbon Whiskeys are bottled at eighty proof (40% abv) or higher and cannot contain any added color or flavor. A versatile spirit that can be sipped neat, with water or on the rocks, it also performs nicely added to cocktails like the Old Fashioned.