86 / 100
The documented character puts rye spice and oak alongside vanilla and brown sugar, which gives the bourbon a useful tension between dry, spicy notes and sweeter ones. Orange zest carries through from the nose to the finish. That sounds more engaging than a simple sweetness-led profile, though the number of listed flavours makes it hard to tell which details are most prominent. The new charred American oak cask is stated, but that alone does not establish a maturation sequence or duration. Overall, a clear, spice-forward direction with enough sweetness to keep it balanced.
Reviewed by wildmint_socks
- Nose
- Vanilla, Cinnamon, Oak, Toffee, Orange zest
- Palate
- Rye spice, Sharp oak, Vanilla, Brown sugar, Citrus
- Finish
- Rye spice, Spicy dry oak, Caramel residuals, Orange zest, Long, warming