Bombergers Bourbon

Description

Nose: Sweet scents of caramel and warm cinnamon rolls hit first. But the truly impressive part is just how nicely the seasoned oak stands out along with a pinch of pipe tobacco. Fig Newtons, melted Heath candy bar and a tiny bit of toasted marshmallow give it all the perfect balance of aged notes and sweetness. If I had to smell this blindly without knowing what it was, I’d say this smells like it’s 10 years old.

Palate: A wonderfully thick and creamy mouthfeel await. There is oak galore (and it’s perfectly done) while loads of other tannins like rich tobacco and leather pile on. Almond brittle, velvety vanilla crème and slightly burnt caramel amplify classic bourbon notes to become even more decadent. I’m also pleased to find a little bit of fruit notes that stand out like black cherries and raisins. Overall the palate is perfectly balanced with nothing out of place and tastes much older than it is.

Finish: A drier oak finish towards the end, but it doesn’t make your mouth dry. Cinnamon, clove and more tobacco are found. Almond extract reveals itself again along with a residual amount of pepper. A bit of whipping cream effortlessly smooths the whole finish out.