2XO Gem of Kentucky Single Barrel (2024 Release; Barrel No. 02), 54%

Earthy, dry, and closed on the nose at first, with undertones of dried raspberry, dried banana, and apricot, opening up to vanilla and sweet banana. The palate is smooth and very well textured, balanced by dried herbs, strawberry jam, and pepper spice. The finish is long, smooth, and very dark-chocolaty, also offering lightly sugared espresso, caramel, and cigar ash balanced by oak. A gorgeous balance overall. (Release date: 11/24).