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Bowman Bros. 10 year old Virginia Straight Cask Strength, 70.55%
Price: $100 ● Issue: Fall 2021 ● Reviewer: David Fleming
Dry notes of bitter herbs merge with grape jelly, cooked blueberries, candied oranges, vanilla custard, and tobacco pouch, all gently muffled by fragrant oak and antique shop maturity. The palate is powerful and hot but creamy, and filled with orange, cherries, and spice, while water brings out softer oak, caramel, and baking spice. More of the smooth texture on the finish, which highlights fudge, honeyed almonds, and chile peppers.
