Rich aromas of butterscotch and brown sugar mingle with dried apricot and fig, accented by toasted almonds and a hint of baking spice. The high-altitude aging imparts a subtle floral quality alongside gentle oak char.
The palate opens with waves of burnt caramel and vanilla custard, transitioning to dark fruit compote with hints of orange peel. A creamy mouthfeel carries notes of cinnamon, clove, and roasted pecans with well-integrated oak tannins.
Medium-long finish with warming spice, lingering vanilla sweetness, and a touch of dark chocolate that fades to dry oak.
The purist's choice. Full oak, vanilla, and caramel come through at room temperature with no dilution.
A single large cube slows dilution and tames heat on high-proof pours. Wheated bourbons are especially good this way.
On 100+ proof bottles, a few drops settle the alcohol burn and let the grain and spice breathe.