W.B. Saffell Kentucky Straight Bourbon

3rd release from Whiskey Barons line. We have no idea what pre-prohibition Saffell whiskey tasted like – but – if W. B. Saffell could somehow taste this bourbon today, we’d wager he’d be damn proud. This is simply fantastic.

Nose: (rich & robust) burnt caramel, vanilla bean, molasses, charred oak, brown sugar, clove, blood orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, hints of sweet & savory herbal spice
Taste: (notably balanced) vanilla extract, caramel chews, maple syrup, sweet oak char, pecan glaze, ginger beer, pepper, brown sugar, apple peel, nutmeg, faint leather
Finish: long, warm & flavorful – toasted vanilla, caramel, sweet & spicy oak, maple, black pepper, clove, licorice, leather, hints of citrus, cinnamon & sweet herbs