Proof & Wood The Representative Barrel Proof 4 year old

The color is a pretty solid amber for only four years of aging. On the swirl is a thin film but with nice legs developing. Nose is rich in caramel with a hint of vanilla. On the palate the vanilla is more evident along with lots of candied cherries with a little bit of a floral note. On the finish the cherry notes carry over into some baking spice and clove. The finish is very long on this bourbon. There is no craft bitterness or anything off putting about this bourbon.This is a good bourbon – nice for after dinner, with a cigar or dessert. It is amazing what a difference a year in a barrel can make for an MGP whiskey. This cost far less than this cask strength Pinhook and tastes twenty times better. And it’s only one year older, although it could have some older whiskey in the mix with the “Aged At Least 4 Years” statement on the label. Very well done whiskey.

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