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Evan Williams Bottled in Bond (Interstave French Oak Maple CasCubes — ~6 week finish)
100 proof 4 years Bourbon Heaven Hill Bardstown, KY

Assertively maple-forward and persistent. Very prominent maple syrup aroma. Initial intensity diminishes slightly with air. Retains strong aromatic character.

Considerably richer and more complex than at the one-month check-in. Nuttiness developed substantially with French oak influence evident. Palate elevation is marked. Sweet and engaging.

Long and satisfying finish. More developed than the initial tasting. Integrated maple influence rather than overpowering sweetness.

Noteworthy
A home-finishing experiment that demonstrates how secondary oak treatment can elevate a solid base bourbon into a complex, maple-influenced sipper with depth and balance.
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Tasted on Episode 327 New Years Blind Whiskey Bottle Share