From Grain to Glass

In the glass with a slight swirl, the whiskey showed great viscosity with “legs” that slid down the sides of the glass. This gave great promise that this would be a rich, mouth-filling bourbon. 

The aroma was initially fruity, with hints of baked apple and pear. It had a honeyed sweetness that reminded me of molasses. Then, there was a very pleasant mint and clove element. The more I worked it, the more it delivered, and it left me with a bit of toasted marshmallow, which was very inviting.

The initial entry was warm, toasted oak with a nutty, roasted almond. The overall mouthfeel was rich, round, and viscous, as the visual swirl had indicated that it might be. There is a very nice balance of the sweet, oily flavor and the toasted woodiness. The finish had a bit of smokiness/bonfire that made for a long, warm, pleasant finish. No astringency, nor burn, which was a very pleasant surprise given the proof.