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Cedric's Reserve
97.7 proof NAS Bourbon blend Stephen Bishop (home blender) Peoria, IL Eagle Rare, Very Old Barton, Woodford Reserve Double Oak, Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Nose

Rich caramel, sweet herbal notes, apricot, and oak spice with a bold, beautiful character.

Palate

Soft fruit and spice that falls short of the nose's promise; shorter than expected with sugary bitterness, unripened green apple, and a sting that feels disconnected.

Finish

Light with a Kentucky hug; dry with disconnected pepper and leather that doesn't flow with the rest of the profile.

Lackluster
A bold nose undermined by a disjointed, short palate and finish that fails to deliver cohesion or the promised depth.
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Tasted on Episode 204 The 2021 Bourbon Blending Challenge