Again the rye spice feels like it's adrift somewhere out stranded on a wooden boat off the coast of a dark The fruit is something closest to a date, but also resembles raisin, or a dark raspberry jam.

Rich, earthy oak bark, well-seasoned from several years outdoors, completes the array of aromas.

The empty glass smells of dark orange peel, dense earth, red starbursts, and toasted oak. Another sip shows off blackberry, dark raisin and black currant. Make sure to stock up on your punches - maybe with some MassBourbonAlliance picks - so you can get a

A hint of funky dark chocolate. Flashes of spice can be pulled from the depths of this dark oak.

I really like the soft fruity tones that come off this glass; they are dark in character, but light in The empty glass smells of floral funk, dark chocolate, and light berries.

My last sip is like a bakers dozen donuts.

Black pepper, molasses, gingerbread cookie, and dark caramel come together in a classic bourbon profile

comes in a fanciful decanter style bottle bearing a green label Nose: Immediately the nose offers up dark

Finally the oak makes itself known as one would expect to find on a uniquely finished bourbon such as this; it's right around that age where spices start to take over, but the dark leather and tobacco notes It makes for a lighter aroma; something airy and promising. A little hot on the last sip, but still a lot of dark red fruit sweetness.

I always try to taste something new several times to make sure I am not having a 'fluke' of a tasting Plum, linen & dark oak meld heavily.

single barrel aged on the highest hill of the Jack Daniel's property (Coy Hill) Nose: This is some dark , dark stuff. There's a bit of dry newspaper that swings in before the oak makes itself known. Dark cereal aromas continue to flourish throughout this glass, but at this point I am ready for a sip The linger is medium with thick molasses making my saliva quite tacky along with it.

then caramel Zesty, bright Punchy lemon peel Dusty oak, pepper - noses more like sawdust after a sip Dark