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RD1 Spirits French Oak Finished Bourbon
101 proof 4 years Bourbon RD1 Spirits $70 High rye

Amaretto, almond extract, and almond character, fruit roll-up candy sweetness, floral lift that develops with time in glass, oak-forward presentation, raw grain showing through slightly.

Caramel and vanilla emerging from palate (less prominent on nose), candied orange peel, dark chocolate notes, balanced tannin presence that integrates well with fruit flavors, honeysuckle florality evident.

Baking spice with drying tannins, chocolate lingering, well-integrated oak.

Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A sophisticated French oak finish that evolves beautifully with fruit and chocolate notes, demonstrating excellent balance between the innovative chain-finishing method and the underlying bourbon character.
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Tasted on Episode 480 Bonjour Bourbon: A Deep Dive into French Oak Finishing