Background: This Single Barrel was select by Gordons in New England. This OESK was aged for 10 years and 4 months before being bottled at cask strength.
Distilled: May 21, 2008
Barreled: June 6, 2008
Bottled: Oct 12, 2018
ABV: 59.7%
Nose: Strong, Caramel, 4R Rye spice, Brown Sugar, Oak, Slight spicyness
Palate: Thick, Oily, strong, 4r rye, black pepper, hint of baking spices, slight caramel
Finish: Long, Warm, Rye spice, black pepper, warm oak
This is yummy, hits the notes I want in a 4R while being complex and interesting. Will cherish this bottle until its gone.
Rating: 8/10
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect