Hard Truth 5 year old Bottled in Bond Sweet Mash Four Grain (Spring 2019 Vintage), 50%

Cracked black pepper is the loudest element of the nose, with faint caramel and cotton candy making muted appearances. The palate is more generous, blending pepperiness with toffee and coffee cake, cinnamon, raspberry sweet tea, and a hint of well-used humidor. From nose to finish, the whiskey becomes more rich, with brownie batter and chocolate chip cookies carrying it to a sweet end.