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Ammunition Cask Strength Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Finished, 55%

Price: 85 Issue: Fall 2024 Reviewer: Julia Higgins Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

The nose has a pleasant mustiness and woodiness about it, like being in an old attic. Eventually, these woody notes are complemented by brighter scents of candied orange, dried strawberries, and sliced banana. The palate is quite hot, and not for the faint of heart, but there are flavors galore to appreciate: orange chocolate truffle, Big Red gum, clove, and walnut share the spotlight. The creamy, lengthy finish yields candied nuts, cinnamon stick, and chocolate fudge.