Smoke Wagon Uncut & Unfiltered Bourbon, Batch No. 117, 2021, 57.06%

The oak is present on the nose and finish, alongside the fruit, sweetness and spice. That feels like a good fit here: the oak supports the richer notes without taking over the whole description.

Reviewed by shortwave.fox

Nose

Cherry, apple, citrus, baking spice, brown sugar, caramel, toasted oak and vanilla.

Palate

Fruity sweetness, apples, toffee, cinnamon, dark fruit, rye spice, leather; viscous and oily.

Finish

Smooth, lingering sweetness with spice, oak, caramel and warmth.