Old Bardstown Bourbon Estate 750 ML

Nose is sweet, herbal, citrus. The palate is herbaceous, sweet fruit, vanilla, on a layer of oak and earthiness that goes on like a champion marathon runner. Color: Auburn Nose: Intensity  2.5; Golden copal incense, eucalyptus, with added water this noses like a single malt that's been finished in sherry casks Palate: Nutmeg, somewhat salty mouthfeel, herbal, malted barley showing its face, green tobacco Finish: Length  Medium; Earthy, grass clippings, light leather notes Whisky Advocate 92 points - Think of walking in a prairie meadow at a state fair, the wind curving slight hints of grain, and then an explosion of cotton candy, marshmallow, and florals. Initial earth turns to powerful notes of smoked paprika, maple, salted caramel, and fried bread. Every note is pronounced and beautiful. A strong and long finish follows with an amalgamation of everything tasted, and then cinnamon appears out of nowhere. (Kentucky only) Reviewed by: Fred Minnick (Spring 2017).March/2017