90 / 100
At 53.5% ABV, this is a high-strength bourbon, and the concentrated sweetness and bold, lingering finish make that context feel relevant without needing to assume anything about alcohol heat. Dried fruit and toasted nuts lead into candied orange, while the finish brings charred barrel and peppery brown spice. That contrast between rich sweetness and a firm, spicy close is what gives this description its appeal.
Reviewed by busstop lantern
- Nose
- Sweet and spicy caramel, nut, fudge, vanilla, and marzipan.
- Palate
- Intense dried fruit, toasted nuts, candied orange, and concentrated bourbon sweetness.
- Finish
- Very long and bold, with charred barrel, floral honey, peppery brown spice, and lingering oak.