Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon 7 Year Old, French Armagnac Cask, 2020, 50.5%

The long, warm finish gives this bourbon a clear point of distinction: toasted coconut and lingering oak meet spearmint and cinnamon spice without losing the sense of complexity. Before that, the palate balances caramel and dark fruit with roasted oak and a spicy kick, while the described buttery texture keeps the contrast inviting. There’s plenty to follow here, and the finish sounds like the part that will stay with the character longest.

Reviewed by shortwave compass

Nose

Soft leather, Honeydew melon, Chocolate, Caramel, Dried citrus, Oak, Hints of cherry, cinnamon, and vanilla

Palate

Vanilla, Burnt orange, Dried plum, Caramel, Dark berries, Roasted oak, Cinnamon, A spicy kick, Smooth, buttery mouthfeel

Finish

Toasted coconut, Lingering oak, Long, warm, and complex, with notes of spearmint and cinnamon spice