Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #5

Nose: Lots of fruits, milk chocolate and s'mores; needs time to breathe to reveal full complexity; blend includes 17-year George Dickel Tennessee whiskey (25%)

Finish: Long with chocolate, leather and a big peppery finish; better with a teaspoon of water where all elements come into equilibrium

Palate: Orange flavor, creamy arrival developing into tannic notes of pepper and spices; benefits from dilution; tannic notes reduce with water to reveal orange and chocolate balance