Booker's Small Batch No. Bardstown Batch No. 6 Year Old, Batch No. 2021-03, 2021, 62.8%

Caramel and cinnamon set a warmly sweet tone, with dark chocolate and rich oak adding a darker counterpoint. The lingering black pepper gives the finish a clear edge; that balance is what makes this appealing to me.

Reviewed by birch.sparrow

Nose

Salted caramel, Vanilla, Charred oak, Cocoa

Palate

Warm caramel, Cinnamon, Dark chocolate, Rich oak

Finish

Lingering oak, Cocoa, Dark sweets, Black pepper