Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon, Cask #329, Letter N, 2021, 50%

The appeal here is the quiet contrast: sweet vanilla and toffee lead, while subtle spice keeps the character from reading as sweetness alone. Oak appears gently on the nose and returns in the finish, where the spice remains restrained. That balance suits a preference for spice alongside sweetness, though anyone seeking a pronounced peppery edge may find it too measured. It sounds composed rather than forceful.

Reviewed by tidepoolwren

Nose

Toffee, Sweet vanilla, Subtle oak and spice

Palate

Smooth and sweet, Subtly balanced, Refined vanilla and toffee

Finish

Gentle oak, Restrained spice