Fiddler Amburana
114–116 proof
2–3 months finishing (core bourbon 4–5 years)
Bourbon
ASW Distillery
$85
51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley (MGP sourced, finished in Amburana wood previously used for cachaça)
Nose
Intensely floral and fragrant; cinnamon-forward; perfumed if overly aged in the barrel.
Palate
Heavy cinnamon character reminiscent of cinnamon toast crunch cereal; floral notes; spice-driven profile unusual for bourbon; gin-like botanical quality.
Finish
Warming with lingering cinnamon and floral notes.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
An experimental bourbon finished in Brazilian Amburana wood that pushes the boundaries of the category with unexpected floral and cinnamon spice notes, appealing to collectors and those seeking whiskey that challenges conventions.
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