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Nose: Summer fruit combines with caramel chews, vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon to form the base of aromas. Traces of barrel char and musty funk weave in and out, hinting towards the bourbon's age. Ethanol is present at first, but given adequate time in the glass, dissipates entirely allowing the aromas to come through with more force.
Palate: An immediate pop of rye spice is followed by a rush of raisins, caramel, and summer fruits. Leather, seasoned oak, and barrel char manifest beneath a layer of toasted marshmallow. It's just the right amount of intensity and the sweet-spice-oak balance is on point.
Finish: Allspice and musty oak are countered with a caramel-butterscotch sweetness. The finish becomes a bit dry as it lingers. The spice and sweet flavors serve the bourbon well, keeping the wood flavors in check while nicely showcasing the bourbon's age. Enjoyable overall.
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Nose: A bold and warming combination of rich caramel, dark cherry, seasoned oak, and cocoa powder, often with a hint of cinnamon
Palate: Thick and oily, featuring intense, concentrated flavors of dark fruit, brown sugar, and toasted oak, with a notable, well-integrated barrel-proof heat
Finish: A long, dry finish that brings together toasted oak, dark chocolate, baking spices, and a final burst of cherry coke or caramelized sugar.
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