At just over 12 years, this bourbon aged in barrels on the lower levels of the rickhouse after entering at 114 proof before the long and important nap. Fruit basket, floral notes with oak and homemade caramel candies on the nose. "Wow" was the first thing that Mutt said and he picked up shoe leather, toffee, spice and sweet tobacco. Jeff called this a fruit bomb with caramel and a nice lingering spice along with chocolate covered candies. Honeysuckle, orange rind and chocolate nose. Both guys agreed that the orange marmalade and chocolate really shined through on the tongue. Lightly toasted marshmallow comes through on the finish and you feel the higher proof come through to give you that welcoming and warm Kentucky hug. While we wouldn't pay crazy secondary or museum prices for this bottle, we would snag this all day long if we happened to find one close to MSRP. It's lovely.
