Taster

Nose: Big, powerful. Woody. Cedarwood. Cigar box. Waxed jacket. Sour fruit. Cranberry.

Palate: A sweet start then a huge oaky outburst. Bitter chocolate. Pepper. A huge wave of spices and oak which numbs the tongue. Walnut toffee notes too.

Finish: Dry, spicy, prickly.

Comment: A big untamed Bourbon which needs a dash of water to calm down. Not much though as it goes on the astringent side. I know there are fans of this style. Too fiery for me.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Huge nose, serious stuff. Crammed full of aromatic cedar boxes, drying tobacco, fermented cherries, buttered cornbread and toffee pennies.

Palate: The oak is at the front here, toffee and cinnamon spices. Nutneg and allspice. Pinewood resin, dark chocolate and hazelnuts.\r

Finish: Warming and spicy.

Comment: Whoa a big Bourbon, great stuff indeed. Takes me right back to the rickhouses of Kentucky. Worth seeking out for sure.

Score: 8.5