Blue Note Crossroads Toasted French Oak Bourbon
100 proof
NAS
Bourbon
Blue River Distilling Company
Memphis, TN
$55
High rye (36% rye in sourced version)
Nose
Toasted marshmallow, creamy oat milk character, apricot and nectarine stone fruit, perceived fruitiness without clear fruit definition, brandy-esque quality, fried plantain.
Palate
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.
Finish
Lingering baking spice with tannin-driven dryness and warmth on the tongue.
Above average
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.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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