Nashville Barrel Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Barrel #288 (The Fred Minnick Show)

Nose: Initially smells like a bakery, with a candy caramel note. Significant cherry, but more like candy. The overall aroma resembles a bakery with candies and sugared fruits. Twizzlers perfectly capture that cherry candy scent. This nose is quite captivating. Palate: Oily texture, very full-bodied. Begins with cinnamon and barrel char, transitioning smoothly into a subtle oak character. It concludes with the same Twizzler-like flavor that carried over from the nose. A hint of sourdough bread is also present. Barrel notes are noticeable but not overwhelming; in fact, they are quite pleasant. Finish: The finish is exceptionally long, lasting up to a minute! It features more of that wonderful cherry, which is well-executed. Plenty of cinnamon and barrel char accompany it but are not overpowering, instead pairing nicely. A comfortable Kentucky hug.

Spicy notes right at the start.