TASTING NOTES

COLOR:  Deep copper.

 

Nose: Citrus forward with a delicate spice on the back and lasting earthy notes of tobacco and oak.

 

Palate: Honey and lemon hit the tongue with a slight earthiness reminiscent of black tea. Brown butter and molasses come forward revealing the softer side of the whiskey followed by clove and brown sugar. A touch of cinnamon-apples and chocolate come through before revealing the charred oak tannins.

 

Finish: A long finish that touches each part of the palate. Savory and sweet, the lemon and honey are a delicate sweet base layer to the rich clove, ginger, and tobacco spice forefront. The oak shows through on the finish, highlighting that there is some finely aged whiskey in the blend.

 

WITH 3 DROPS OF WATER: The addition of water brings out more of the charred oak on the nose with a delectable, sweet cinnamon. On the palate, clove and ginger become more present with an addition of burnt orange peel. Rich dessert notes, such as brown butter and caramel are a bit more subtle. 

 

With a delicate mouthfeel, accentuated by slight tannins and rye spice, the clove and ginger go hand in hand. The real winning factor is the proof point does not outdo the flavor. The mouthfeel is oily and rich, with the flavors to back it up. The addition of water surprised me in helping enrich the spice notes, while subduing more of the dessert quality. @mydailybourbon