Incredible in the glass. Cherries, leather, char, caramel, followed by a lengthy finish that's never too hot. Remarkable at 144.5 proof. This would surpass any Stagg if it were 15 years old.
A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon (Batch 2)
4.75 Exceptional
Whiskey Bourbon Virginia 10 Year 72.3% ABV
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The second annual edition of this cask strength bourbon features the final barrels laid down by former Master Distiller Joe Dangler. Selected by Master Distiller Brian Prewitt and Distiller David Bock, the barrels were aged for 10 years. Bottled at 144.5 proof without chill filtration, it became available in select US markets starting mid-December 2022. (SRP $99.99)
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One of my favorites and incredibly smooth at 145 proof. I obtained 3 oz.
Absolutely outstanding.
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