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It's notably light from the get-go, something that I hope warm hands can remedy. The empty glass smells of party snap pop-its and light tiramisu. Palate:  My first sip is as light as I expected given the reticence on the early nose, though holding There's something to enjoy here. ) This is a mellow whiskey for a mellow night. nowhere to be, have a fire roaring in your hearth, or just have a long while to get lost in a glass—this might

One breezes by, announcing farmstand raspberries, quarter mile on the right. The metallic din of crashing silverware at the local diner blows by at what feels like light speed. What I get from this is a fragmented memory of a long night drive spent trying to see a non-backlit GameBoy screen as each passing street light offered a momentary glimpse of information.

I had the good fortune of trying the 2020 release as well, and the 2023 release is right around the corner Light cinnamon, allspice and a touch of brown sugar is a surprisingly underwhelming start. Deep inhales produce vanilla wafer, light oak and raisin. suggesting this one benefits from building a few sips in rather than swapping between things as one might Potent maraschino cherry and plum round out a nice dram that manages to not overdo it at this proof point

I think I might have reviewed everything I have from them at this point. Left nostril for me is all vanilla while the right nostril picks up the earthy oak tones. Rating: 3/5 I think I might actually like the flagship sour mash a bit better than this toasted barrel Some nights they blow me away and some nights they don't. I may have just mistimed this one.

currently hiding behind a wall of vanilla bean and oak, which is not all that unpleasant in its own right In a surprise twist of simplicity, I find the flavors run right up the middle of the tongue, imparting In redeeming moments, the creaminess from the early nose transposes to the palate, and all is right again Caramel Werther's, tart black cherries, and just a kiss of cardamom round out a lovely dram. TL;DR: An evolving pour that runs right in the comfort zone for a patient, longtime enthusiast Rating

The overall nose-feel here reminds me of a lighthouse: the beam of citrus light slowly spinning in circles The setting I envisioned myself in as I sipped on this was standing on the oceanside on a Summer night I decided to compare this to a small dram of the "Beaten Biscuits" batch, and it was no competition as Bonus Booker's reviews I'd recommend checking out: 2016-05 Off Your Rocker (4/5) 2017-02 Blue Knights

Picture this: It's 2024, and you're looking to sip the best whiskey on the shelves right now? With two special releases also adorning shelves at your local haunt, you might be wondering if these something at least a little different from the same old same old in the bourbon world, so kudos are due right It's impeccably balanced right off the bat, as I find subtle cherry skins, grape jelly, toffee, and molasses What a lovely dram.

Light florals return near the bottom of the glass as soft linen joins. The air in the glass is light for barrel proof; it hangs there sweet but potent like an early Summer There is a light sprinkle of cacao powder I wasn't sure I was actually finding on the nose, but now I Right in the center of the tongue sits the cooling sensation of a mentos mint. We haven't even hit full Winter (a season I adore) here in Massachusetts, and this dram already has me

US, not just Kentucky... but you knew that already, because you're a well-read whiskey enthusiast - right The malt evidence fades quickly, but it's got a distinct character that is apparent right away, perhaps Late in the exploration the mind wanders right to the intended parallel - a bowl of buttered popcorn at the ready for a quiet movie night in. If you're a fan of either of those distilleries, this should be right up your alley.

On the surface one might find this label quite unassuming, but the Bomberger's name is a rich piece of That's what most in the whiskey world would call 'doing things right'. There's just the right amount of sugary sweetness where it doesn't come across cloying. Nerds candy, plum and raspberry jam finish out a well rounded, delicious dram. TL;DR: Well-made bourbon through and through at just the right sweetness Rating: 5/5 (Just wow.

We then sip through them together, one each night, leading up to Christmas (a-la-advent calendar style Black pepper comes across silky & light, carried by a flowing river of vanilla. Returning the nose to the glass after a sip illustrates more light creaminess congruent with the flowing A longer sip and swish adds plenty of caramel tones which continues to feel quite light and fluffy in The finish runs right down the middle of the tongue with vanilla and crème brûlée.

Some rich dark-as-night chocolate and oak bark. A lovely sweet molasses on the left nose and vanilla & white pepper on the right nose. A light swirl releases the drier oak notes that were well hidden under the fruit sweetness. Some light cinnamon stick and Christmas baking spices are coming through now., predominantly a gingerbread This might be my bourbon of the year for 2021...