Barrell

Bourbon, Batch 28

Proof: 108.86
ABV: 54.43%
Style: Bourbon
State: KY/TN/IN
Price: $$$

Nose
Smoky char and oak with toasted marshmallow and molasses. Toasty-nutty tones, coconut macaroon and banana.

Palate
Texture has great substance. Wood sugar dances on the tongue with caramel and tobacco. Oriental spices, coconut and banana.

Finish
Well-rounded and balanced between the smoke and sugars. Earthy, then fades to a bevy of mixed spices.

Comments
This whiskey is playing for keeps on the flavors and has layers to enjoy.

Nose
Luscious butterscotch is front and center, with pears and vanilla wafers. Finally, some mildly spiced oak emerges here.

Palate
Vanilla custard with apples, butterscotch and caramel pieces. Crushed pecans, roasted corn and sweet oak.

Finish
Tongue-wrapping richness assures that the finish has staying power. Oak is sweet at the beginning and dries, but never becomes bitter.