bluehour.tram11 JulThere’s a nice push and pull here: toasted raisins and sun-dried fruit alongside dry wood, followed by blackstrap molasses and scraped vanilla bean. The long, warming finish with baking spices and polished oak dryness gives it a more assertive close than an easygoing bourbon. That rich, chewy palate sounds appealing, while the dry finish keeps the overall character from feeling too sweet. It’s an interesting direction for a bourbon whiskey, with a lot of contrast in the documented notes.
Nose: Dusty antique oak, Toasted coconut, Charred macaroon, Delicate wildflower honey, Toasted raisins, Dry wood, Sun-dried fruitPalate: Thick, Oily, Chewy, Blackstrap molasses, Scraped vanilla bean, Rich pipe tobacco, Savory toasted nuttiness, Roasted pecansFinish: Long, Warming, Kentucky Hug, Warm baking spices, Nutmeg, Cinnamon stick, Dry cocoa powder, Polished oak dryness