Calumet Farm 14 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
96.2 proof
14 years
Bourbon
Calumet Farm
$115
74% corn, 18% rye, 8% barley
Nose
Rich, deep dark cherries with a cherry pie character; tobacco, leather, and oak notes; hints of rice spice and ginger; buttery butterscotch undertones; cherry wood smoke quality.
Palate
Dry, not particularly sweet with a significant spice-forward profile; prominent ginger and cinnamon bite; leather notes developing as the spirit opens; mild honey sweetness in the background; tannins from oak aging creating a dry red wine-like quality.
Finish
Medium finish with mid-palate focus rather than lingering on the back end; ginger and cinnamon persist as the longest remaining notes; mild bitterness accompanies the spice; does not have significant chest-level warmth or hug.
Satisfying
A respectable, well-aged bourbon with bold spice and cherry character that makes for an interesting conversation piece and thoughtful gift, though it doesn't rank among the hosts' top selections.
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