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Blackened American Whiskey Batch 97
90 proof
NAS
Blended Whiskey (Bourbon & Rye)
Blackened / Metallica
Louisville, KY
$50
Nose
Substantial and sweet with burnt caramel, deep caramel, rice spice, overripe fermented fruit notes, peach and plum undertones
Palate
Sweet upfront with cinnamon, allspice, clove, mint, dried apricots with slight bitterness, citrusy and minty with a little bite, horehound candy or sassafras-like medicinal quality, slight prickliness on the tongue
Finish
Medium to long finish with lingering sweetness, slight hint of Kentucky warmth, reminiscent of ice wine or mulled wine
Above average
A well-crafted blend of bourbon and rye finished in black brandy casks that delivers pleasant sweetness, spice, and fruit notes with a smooth, warming finish.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
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