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Hard Truth Barrel Finish Reserve Series Mizunara Finished Weeted Bourbon
116 proof NAS Bourbon Hard Truth Distillery Nashville, IN $75 69% corn, 19% wheat, 12% malted barley
Nose

Vibrant and immediately expressive fruit medley; bright citrus; caramel nougat notes; checks multiple boxes easily.

Palate

Full-mouth experience with excellent coverage across front, middle, sides, and back palate; creamy berry sweetness with ripe berry notes (raspberry, strawberry); cream note; surprising back-palate spice burst; peach notes emerging; coconut undertone.

Finish

Long sizzle with white pepper warmth; berry and fruit notes lingering throughout.

Excellent
An impressively balanced Mizunara expression with a vibrant, immediately accessible nose and a full-bodied palate that delivers surprising spice and lingering fruit complexity.
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