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Sespe Creek Distillery Warbringer Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbon Batch 22
98 proof Approximately 4 years Bourbon Sespe Creek Distillery Ventura, CA $45–$49 Not disclosed
Nose

Dominant savory mesquite smoke with barbecue character, pumpernickel rye notes, and earthy undertones.

Palate

Heavy mesquite smoke front-and-center with Sherry-finished sweetness, dried cherry, and charred, burnt-hot-dog intensity; walnuts and earthy rye complexity underneath.

Finish

Smoky and assertive, with the mesquite character lingering prominently.

Fair
A polarizing, unapologetically smoky whiskey that fully delivers on its stated intent to ruffle feathers with aggressive mesquite smoke balanced by Sherry sweetness.
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