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Reservoir Maison de Cuivre Wine Cask-Finished Bourbon, 50%

Price: 135 Issue: Fall 2019 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

The nose is fragrant, with aromas of spice cabinet, charred oak, burnt nuts, clove, dark chocolate, and black pepper. The palate is big, spicy, and chewy, with bitter charred oak, dark chocolate, coffee beans, toasted almonds, cracked pepper, and bitter lemon. Water reveals roasted peanut shells, campfire, and more chocolate. The finish is long and flavorful, with back notes of spiced oak, espresso, and sweet chocolate. Rich, mouth-filling, and satisfying.