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Blue Note Crossroads Toasted French Oak Bourbon
100 proof NAS Bourbon BR Blue River Distilling Company Memphis, TN $55 High rye mash bill, 36% rye (older version)
Nose

Creamy, oat-forward character with toasted marshmallow. Light stone fruit and nectarine with brandy-like quality. Tropical fruit notes with subtle plantain character.

Palate

Rich and full-bodied despite modest proof. Baking spices amplified. Green apple and grape with tannins that create a drying sensation. Fried plantain quality develops.

Finish

Warm and slightly drying from tannins. Baking spice persists.

Pleasant
A rich, fruit-forward bourbon with assertive tannins from the toasted French oak that drinks warmer than its proof suggests.
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