87 / 100
Vanilla and caramel give this bourbon an easy entry, but the toasted and peppery oak, cinnamon, and allspice keep it from reading as simply sweet. Brown sugar and dried fruit carry into a long, warming finish, while lemon zest and black cherry add a brighter contrast on the palate. It sounds approachable in its familiar sweetness, though the spice and warmth suggest a firmer edge than a soft, mellow style. That balance is appealing without pretending it’s delicate.
Reviewed by shortwaverambler
- Nose
- Rich vanilla, Caramel, Toasted oak, Baking spices, Brown sugar, Hints of dried orange peel and nuts
- Palate
- Sweet caramel, Vanilla, Toffee, Peppery oak, Cinnamon, Notes of lemon zest and black cherry
- Finish
- Long and warming, Lingering notes of brown sugar, dried fruit, vanilla, allspice, and toasted oak