Vital Stats: 48% alcohol by volume/96 proof; aged four years; “mixed mash bill” of two bourbons – one wheated, one ryed; $40 to $45 for a 750ml bottle.
Appearance: Burnished brown, on the light side
Nose: Light vanilla and toffee.
Palate: You can taste the rye spice up front, like a classic high-rye bourbon. It evolves into black pepper and Earl Grey tea, but never really mellows into the sweet bourbon notes you’d like to find. The finish is long and astringent.