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RD1 Spirits French Oak Finished Bourbon
101 proof
At least 4 years in new charred American oak before finishing
Bourbon
RD1 Spirits
Lexington, KY
$70
High rye Kentucky straight bourbon
Nose
Almond extract and amaretto character. Fruit roll-up and pressed fruit quality. Oak-forward with raw grain showing through. Baking spices accentuated around glass rim.
Palate
Caramel and candied orange peel opening. Dark chocolate develops with continued sipping. Vanilla and caramel notes integrate smoothly. Balanced tannin bitterness from the oak.
Finish
Chocolate persists. Well-integrated bitterness from tannins.
Noteworthy
A well-balanced French oak finish that layers candy, citrus, and chocolate notes while maintaining elegance through controlled tannin integration.
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