Sweetens Cove 13 Year Tennessee Bourbon

Nose: dark dried fruits, brown sugar, and a touch of ethanol. Smells both enticing and a bit alcoholic. Pink bubblegum emerges later. Palate: citrus, celery, vanilla, caramel, menthol, fresh red fruit. Finish: menthol, citrus peel, cherries, white pepper, cough syrup. A delicious and intricate bourbon with pleasant sweetness. However, it is expensive.

I acknowledge its complexity, but I find the heavy oak aging leads to a bitter, tobacco-forward profile. While sweeter notes are present, the age dominates. I'm unsure if the sample I received does it justice, but it's a definite pass for me.

Toasted marshmallow and subtle hints of cotton candy on the nose. Leather, vanilla, well, I'm not sure what I'm doing here. This is quite decent but likely very overpriced. I was pleased to receive it as a thoughtful gift but will not spend $200 for another bottle when this one is gone.

Nice! A great bottle, and not just some overhyped product from a celebrity. I'm satisfied with the $180 I paid. I don't know if I'd purchase it routinely, but it was a cool experience to try and add to my collection at home!

Nose: Sweet and well-balanced, very pleasing. Palate: A mouthful of nuts, reminiscent of a particular rye, perhaps with more nuttiness. Requires a direct comparison. Finish: An enjoyable nutty taste that fades into a lasting, pleasant finish.

Batch 3 Aroma: pronounced butterscotch and toffee, marshmallow, black pepper Taste: Good spice on the initial taste, considering how sweet the aroma is; the finish is sweet.