Sweetens Cove 22 Tennessee Blended Bourbon, Speyside Scotch Cask, 2022, 57%

The baked apple and dried fruit give this bourbon a familiar, welcoming fruit character, while caramel and baking spice keep it firmly in rich, warming territory. The subtle peat alongside orange and toasted oak adds an intriguing edge without taking over. There’s plenty to enjoy in that balance, though the dry, clinging finish and tart fruit suggest a more assertive close than a soft, easygoing one.

Reviewed by wildmintkit

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and toasted oak, Dried fruit, orange and subtle peat, Leather, clove and baking spice

Palate

Dark caramel, dried fruit and baking spice, Baked apple, pecans and brown sugar, Oak char and butterscotch

Finish

Caramel and dried fruit, Dry, lingering oak and worn leather, Tart fruit and vanilla