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Blue Note Crossroads Toasted French Oak Bourbon
100 proof NAS Bourbon Blue River Distilling Company $55 High rye (36% rye in sourced version)

Toasted marshmallow, creamy oat milk character, apricot and nectarine stone fruit, perceived fruitiness without clear fruit definition, brandy-esque quality, fried plantain.

Rich and full-bodied mouthfeel that induces salivation, baking spices amplified, green apple fruit notes, grape, drying tannins contributing warmth that drinks slightly hotter than the proof suggests.

Lingering baking spice with tannin-driven dryness and warmth on the tongue.

Overall Score
4 / 5
A creamy, fruit-forward toasted French oak finish that delivers surprising richness and complexity with its high-rye mash bill shining through the oak integration.
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Tasted on Episode 480 Bonjour Bourbon: A Deep Dive into French Oak Finishing