Old Charter Oak Mongolin Oak Barrel Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A ten year old straight bourbon whiskey, aged in Mongolian Oak Barrels and bottled under the Old Charter Oak name by Buffalo Trace distillery. It’s a bold and quite savory whiskey, with overtones of smoky bacon, eucalyptus, and old Oriental rugs on the nose, an aggressive yet austere attack which promises big things ahead. The palate is deeply, intensely woody — though not in the typical lumberyard sense — with loads of sultry charcoal and barrel char filtered through a racy spiciness that is clearly the result of the unique species of wood used. A floral element eventually emerges alongside a touch of raisin, lightening up the brooding whiskey with a little lively fruit, adding nuance to the experience. Finally, there’s the finish, which is surprisingly soft and decidedly inviting, making the whiskey hard to put down.