Nose: Big, classic notes of brown sugar, toffee, and a faint hint of wood polish and earthiness. As it settles, more vanilla and toasted oak come through and builds on that classic Kentucky bourbon profile. If this was baseball, the nose on this would be a pitch straight over the plate. Nothing unexpected, but a bit surprising given its entry level price point.
Palate: On the palate, it immediately hits the tongue with chocolate covered cherries, vanilla, and toasted wood. In the background is a touch of lemon zest and fruity sweetness, but the chocolate cherry flavor takes center stage. Even so, the palate – much like the nose – is gentle and easy going. A bit more wood forward than say a Frey Ranch bourbon, but never too oaky. It never goes too sweet and instead rests on the more savory end of the bourbon spectrum. The mouthfeel can be thin at times, but the increase to 90 proof does help compared to the original 86 proof.
Finish: Short finish with only the faintest touch of spice and heat. The heat is restrained but builds after a few sips, leaving lingering notes of clove and nutmeg.
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