Middle West Spirits Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon

Aroma: caramel and raisins Taste: I saw another review stating it tastes like a fig newton, and damn, that's pretty much accurate. You definitely get the sherry flavor on the finish. Overall: For $100, I expect to be thoroughly impressed, and this spirit nearly achieves that. I live in Cleveland, so I've been eager to try this given all the national acclaim it has received. I was actually prepared to make the 2-hour drive to Columbus to try and find one, but then, by chance, my local store had one (shout out to Corkscrew Johnnys for a great bourbon selection if you're ever in the Cleveland/Akron area). I'm looking forward to trying other products from Middle West after this. Cheers, friends.

Nose: buttery butterscotch Palate: excessive oak that drowns out any sherry characteristics, pumpernickel bread Finish: brief and weak Overall: The sherry finish bottling from several years back was considerably superior. Is it peculiar to suggest it spent too much time in the barrel at just 6 years? Could that be the double oak effect? Overly oaked for my preference, and the cost is far too steep.

Incredibly sweet. Tastes like liquid raisins, fig newtons, juice. I can't stress that enough. Very distinctive. Proudly from Columbus.

Aroma: butterscotch Palate: hints of leather, briny with a touch of smoke Finish: woody with some warmth

Pleasant flavor, quite smooth. Not much burn going down.

A nice balance of heat and sweetness.