What we have today is the Two Souls Spirits Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, coming in a a whopping 128.58 proof! The base of this palate pleaser is a bourbon from Watershed Distillery out of Columbus, Ohio. We were already fans of Watershed and this double barrel bourbon shares the same mash bill as their 4 year offering: 72% corn, 21% rye and 7% malted barley. A #4 heavy char barrel was used for this offering and this bourbon (tasted neat and from a sample bottle) immediately grabs your attention.
Medium hazelnut color, we were surprised that this was as light as it was. But the aromas and flavors stole the show on this one! Completely mouth coating with aromas of caramel sauce, dusty country road, vanilla extract, asphalt and herbs. It's big and bold but not offensive and over-the-top. Restrained goodness is a representation of this spirit. Medium oak, citrus, tobacco leaf, orange peel, sweet baking spices and a suggestion of clove near the finish really makes your mouth water. It's unapologetically long in the finish and on the sweeter side. It is ohhhhhh, so good! This was a limited production, like all of the Two Souls catalog with less than 200 bottles available on release.
