Blanton's Single Barrel Select (loch & k(e)y By A Nose barrel #374 dumped 7/15/19)

The aroma starts off exceptionally oaky, featuring notes of ripe fruit, fresh flowers, floral rye spice, and buttered bread. It is flawlessly balanced, fresh, and invigorating. It's impossible not to keep coming back for another sniff, though eventually, you must drink it. The taste is very welcoming, allowing you to discern all its flavors before a mild wave of rye spice arrives. The creamy oak, ripe fruit, and bready notes are present in perfect proportions. It warms the mouth while also having a somewhat chewy texture with a pleasant, subdued richness. It is astonishing how effortless this is to consume, with a smoothness that seems impossible. The finish is moderately long, with subtle spiciness leaving your mouth tingling, while rich oak notes persist as the fruity and floral notes fade.