Iron Fish Mezcal Finish Bourbon, Mezcal Cask, Batch No. 5, 46%

The caramel and vanilla bring clear sweetness, but mezcal smoke and rye spice give it some useful balance. That contrast sounds more appealing to me than a purely sweet bourbon.

Reviewed by BirchSoda

Nose

Smoky-sweet agave, Caramel, Vanilla, Toasted oak

Palate

Rich caramel and vanilla bourbon, Mezcal smoke, Subtle rye spice

Finish

Smoky, sweet agave, Toasted oak