87 / 100
The appeal here is the contrast between rich caramel and vanilla, and the drier oak and dark-fruit notes. The 45% ABV is a useful point of context, without needing to turn it into a claim about intensity or heat. Cinnamon and pepper carry through to a finish that is described as medium to long, with oak and leather alongside softer sweet notes. That mix gives this Tennessee whiskey a clear, layered character.
Reviewed by busstop lantern
- Nose
- Rich caramel, Vanilla, Toasted oak, Banana, Baking spice
- Palate
- Dried dark fruit, Cinnamon, Butterscotch, Roasted nuts, Orange zest
- Finish
- Oak, Leather, Cinnamon, Vanilla, White pepper