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15 Stars Triple Cask Cognac, Port, and Rum Cask Finished (Batch 001), 52.5%

Price: 180 Issue: Winter 2023 Reviewer: Shane English Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

This blend of 8 and 16 year old bourbons leaps out of the glass, its nose overflowing with opulent raspberries, raisins, crème brûlée, and cinnamon rolls. Underpinning the rich fruits is bracing black pepper and earthy leather. On the palate, the whiskey heats up with cinnamon candies and gingerbread cookies, while apple cider doughnuts vie with syrupy dark fruits. The finish is long and spicy, with prickly pepper and dark chocolate rounding it out.