Spirits of French Lick The Mattie Gladden Single Barrel Bourbon

Nose: Tart apricot compote, herbal notes, and grain; rye spice and bruleed sugar; black pepper with a fresh salted quality; complex and nuanced at cask strength

Finish: Herbal and fruit-forward; fresh black pepper and salt note; tart apricot and rye bread; a rewarding and lingering close

Palate: Drippy and syrupy texture; juicy baked fruit, rich spice, and an herbaceous dimension; fully integrated with air; the high rye mash shines at barrel proof