Davidson Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

Nose: caramel, nutty, ethanol, oak, pastry dough, strawberry Palate: Vanilla, spicy proof with cinnamon and pepper, oak, nutty, caramel Finish: short to medium, thin, dry, pepper and vanilla This single barrel store pick, bottled at 119 proof, is more potent than its stated proof suggests. Adding a few drops of water significantly improved it and mellowed the intensity. It's hot and spicy neat, but a real pleasure with a bit of water.

I possess the “Small Batch” expression, not the “Single Barrel”. Sweetness and spice dominate the initial taste and persist throughout the brief conclusion. It becomes more expressive with the addition of a little water.

Tastes of banana and peanut. It reminds me of Gentlemen Jack but with more intensity. Interesting woody notes. Still, a nice whiskey for sipping. Received as a gift from a friend at Craft Brewed in Nashville.

Tasted this blind with some pals. It's got heat, flavor, and a strong roasted character. The roasted note is somewhat reminiscent of a Balcones product.

Clear, sweet, with candy and vanilla notes. Very enjoyable and surprisingly smooth for its alcohol content...

The barrel is prominent, with sweetness and a moderate finish that lacks any harshness.