Luca Mariano Single Barrel Bourbon
103 proof
6+ years
Bourbon
Wilderness Trail Distillery (contract distilled)
$69.95
Nose
Fruity with nectarines and peach notes, fruity pebbles cereal, cinnamon spice, caramel, honey, and nice oak aroma with barrel spice; not overly aggressive for 103 proof.
Palate
Spice forward with honey syrup sweetness rather than fruit sweetness, spearmint gum with bite, creamy texture with heavy presence on the back palate, pop rocks sensation that builds toward the finish, root beer candy notes.
Finish
Medium to almost long finish, drier with lingering spice and oak, nutty quality, sizzles on the back with medium dryness.
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
A well-layered, fruit-forward bourbon with beautiful presentation and complex spice that offers excellent quality at its price point.
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5.0
Perfection
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