We approached this 90.4 proof Bourbon giddily — we had tasted VAN WINKLE’s whiskeys previously, and had fond memories.
This bottle, though, we found inscrutable. It is not very sweet, the wood flavor is intense, and one picks up a little vanilla and maybe some apricot. We added a little water, to no avail, then a little more, and the whiskey wilted. Strange. Has it been in the barrel too long?
Others, however, have written well of it. (Not rated.)
Awesome stuff Brad. I’m definitely trnyig this for sure. Sounds fantastic and especially considering it mates two things: My favorite Bourbon and my favorite cocktail with some of my favorite flavors (orange and brown sugar). Fantastic.And check out Julian himself chiming in to make sure we get it right.Great post!