Blackened American Whiskey Batch 97 (Robert Trujillo Select)
90 proof
NAS
Blended Whiskey (Bourbon & Rye)
Blackened / Dave Pickerel
$50
Nose
Sweet with burnt caramel and deep caramel notes, rice spice, fermented overripe fruit character, some citrus and peach/plum aromas.
Palate
Sweet upfront with cinnamon, allspice, and clove spice that's not overpowering. Mint notes drift into dried apricot with a tinge of bitterness. Horehound candy and medicinal qualities. Slight prickliness on the tongue. Sweetness persists throughout the tasting.
Finish
Medium to long finish with warmth. Sweetness lingers alongside allspice. Slight Kentucky hug without excessive heat. Reminiscent of ice wine or hot mulled wine.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A well-crafted blended whiskey with complementary bourbon and rye characteristics, enhanced by black brandy cask finishing, offering approachable complexity and a pleasing balance of sweetness and spice.
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5.0
Perfection
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