Notes of fresh cut hay, tilled earth, wood, corn and spice come alive with the charred barrel adding a nuanced layer of rich Turkish tobacco and bitter chocolate. Again, added to medium toasted barrel it becomes nutty with a little smoke on the fringe. This straight Bourbon is a crowd pleaser with dense grain, vanilla and dark roast coffee and the 8 year Kentucky Bourbon component is reminiscent of Islay Scotch with smoke and medicinal qualities.
