Rebel 100 Bottled-In-Bond 'New Era' Private Barrel Selection 6 Year Old, New Charred Oak Cask, Cask #11342, 2024, 50%

The dark fruits on the nose and palate give this bourbon a welcome counterpoint to its sweeter caramel, honey and toffee notes. Citrus appears on the palate too, adding a brighter fruit detail alongside baking spices and oak. That balance appeals to my preference for fruit character, though the fruit is one part of a broader sweet-and-spiced mix rather than the main focus throughout. The medium-length finish turns toward oak, vanilla, pepper and cinnamon, with sweetness lingering. I find the relationship between dark fruit and citrus more interesting than the finish, which sounds pleasant but less fruit-focused. Overall, there is enough fruit here to hold my interest without overstating its role.

Reviewed by cinnamonkoi

Nose

Caramel, Vanilla, Dark fruits, Light oak

Palate

Dark fruits, Citrus, Toffee, Baking spices, Oak

Finish

Medium length, Oak, Vanilla, Pepper, Cinnamon, Lingering sweetness