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Blue Note Special Reserve Cask Finished Series Cognac, Vanilla Cognac, Madeira, Sherry, Port, Triple Sec, Apricot Brandy, Vino de Naranja, & Amontillado Cask Finished Blend of Straights, 58.15%

Price: 225 Issue: Fall 2025 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

From Memphis-based B.R. Distilling Co. Beautifully sweet, with buttery pastry, brown sugar, apple pie, French toast, maple syrup, and baking spice aromas. On the palate, dark chocolate and gentle spice carry the proof in excellent fashion. This has an extra-long finish filled with jammy red berries and more chocolate. Very balanced, with a great anchor from the oak influence, rich chocolate, and coffee, countered by those berry notes.