2019 William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Release 64% ABV

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.