Castle & Key Small Batch No. Bourbon 4 Year Old, New Charred American Oak Cask, Batch No. 1, 2022, 49%

Honey and toffee bring clear sweetness, while baking spice, toasted almond and the cinnamon-allspice finish give it a savoury, spicy counterpoint. That balance makes the sweet notes more appealing than if they stood on their own.

Reviewed by SoftshoeCloud

Nose

Honey, golden raisin, brown butter, orange blossom, baked nutmeg, stone fruit

Palate

Toffee, bread dough, dates, baking spice, toasted almond

Finish

Cinnamon, allspice