An intense, bold nose bursts with dark caramel, charred oak, and espresso alongside rich vanilla and dark chocolate. Deep cherry notes, baking spices, and a pronounced oakiness reveal the high proof, with hints of leather and tobacco emerging.
The palate is robust and powerful, delivering waves of caramel, dark chocolate, and charred oak with significant spice from rye and proof. Full-bodied and chewy, with concentrated flavors of vanilla, cherry cordial, cinnamon bark, and toasted nuts balanced by sweet corn.
A long, warming finish with persistent oak char, dark chocolate, baking spices, and a pleasantly assertive heat that slowly fades.
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.