Sam Houston 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Release No.1 2018)

The aroma nicely balances sweetness and spice. Vanilla, dark cherry, and toasted marshmallow are most prominent, but hints of leather, oak, wood polish, and cinnamon add depth to the overall scent. Cherry, caramel, and vanilla appear first, followed by a woody smoke character. The smoke then gives way to sweeter notes and toasted grains. Smooth, but it lacks richness, and the ending is just adequate. It fades relatively quickly, but leaves a pleasant, subtle trace of vanilla and oak on the palate. I have to admit, I've been curious to try this since I first heard about it. Primarily because I'm from Houston. All I can say is I'm pleased I enjoyed it!

Nose. Tobacco, barrel char, blueberry, oak, molasses, Cinnamon Taste. Dark fruit, molasses, black cherry, Finish. Drying oak, brown sugar, Cinnamon. Short finish

I suspect Barton or HH made this. I really enjoyed it. Very mellow

Has a woody aroma. Intense oak flavor, smooth with a slight sharpness at the back of the palate.

Starts with citrus notes, followed by a smoky, spicy finish.

Rich and woody.