Blanton's Straight From The Barrel Bourbon Letter A, Barrel Cask, Cask #594, 2016, 66.2%

The dark chocolate and caramel on the nose sound inviting, while vanilla and butterscotch bring a softer edge. That spicy, warm finish suggests a bold character, though it sits a little outside my usual bright-and-fresh preferences.

Reviewed by birch kettle

Nose

Dark chocolate, Caramel, Walnut

Palate

Vanilla, Oak, Toasted nuts, Butterscotch

Finish

Powerful, Spicy, Warm, Long