84 / 100
Rich oak and sweet red fruit give this bourbon a warm center, while orange peel brings a sharper edge. The dry, tannic finish and sometimes borderline-bitter oak sound like a real counterweight; I’d prefer the fruit to stay in front.
Reviewed by hazelnut.postcard
- Nose
- Rich oak, barbecued oak, and savory notes, Sweet red fruit, cherry, vanilla icing, and sugar, Mellow cigar smoke, tart apple, dried mango, and spiced peach
- Palate
- Caramel, nuts, and brown spices, Drying oak with slight smoky and soft cigar smoke accents, Sharp orange peel, honey, tobacco, and stone fruit
- Finish
- Oak that can be borderline bitter, Tart orange oil, dry leather, and tannins, Medium-long, balanced, and dry with a lingering tingle