Review #935 (2023)
This is aged for a minimum six months in new American oak casks, and then finished in used French oak casks that previously held California port-style wine. You can easily detect the classic Bourbon notes on the nose – however, in this case, it is accompanied by some wonderful fruity flavours as well.
The “Bourbon-character” is more dominating in the taste. Do I get a bit of a floral touch (soapy)? The Port cask maturation is a bit more noticeable in the finish, where you will find some red berries and extra sweetness joining the party.
Great choice to bottle this at 50% ABV! It makes it full of flavours, yet accessible. A great Bourbon-with-a-twist. Not something that is widely available in my region, so thanks for that. I will give this 86/100 (22/21/21/22).