Spirits of French Lick Charles E. Ballard Indiana Straight Corn Whiskey

Nose: Overwhelming chocolate malt character; chocolate-covered cereal, caramel corn, and chocolate-covered cardboard; light buttered undertone; unique and unlike any conventional corn whiskey

Finish: Cocoa cereal and malted milk balls linger extensively; honey sweetness balances with wood and dry leather; medium-long and unusually complex for the category

Palate: Chalkiness and texture from the chocolate malt; nutmeg and cinnamon provide spice; similarities to Mellow Corn in character with the chocolate malt adding distinctive depth