Vital Stats: Uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon, aged 12 years and 6 months, 56% angel's share, wheat is secondary grain, #4 charred barrels. Appearance: Rusty amber.
Nose: Cereal comes through nicely with a nice wheat characteristic. Yogurt, coconut and a slight floral element. This is the most interesting nose of the three bourbons in my opinion.
Palate: Cooked fruit, walnuts and heat come first. That's a lot of mouth-watering alcohol! After my palate cooled I added some water and tried again. Much sweeter in flavor, with fleshy stone fruits like nectarines. Dry cacao and spearmint. The cereals come out a bit as well now, providing a soft sipping experience.
Final Thoughts: This is one for a big cube for sure. Too hot to experience by itself, and definitely better in a wide mouthed glass if you are going in without water or ice. This one is primed for a long sit where it can develop as the ice melts and you contemplate where the 57% angel's share actually ends up.