Sespe Creek Distillery Warbringer Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbon Batch 22
98 proof
Approximately 4 years
Bourbon
Sespe Creek Distillery
$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.
Overall Score
3.3 / 5
A polarizing, unapologetically smoky whiskey that fully delivers on its stated intent to ruffle feathers with aggressive mesquite smoke balanced by Sherry sweetness.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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