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Watershed Distillery Barrel-Strength Apple Brandy Barrel-Finished (Batch 001), 59.65%
Price: ● Issue: Summer 2021 ● Reviewer: Ted Simmons ● Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey
Aged 6 years. A dark, earthy, woodsy character gives this whiskey definition, bringing notes of cedar and pine cones on the nose along with eucalyptus, maple syrup, brown sugar, and—when water is added—lemon balm and dried apricots. The palate shows consistency, robust with dried mint, orange peel, dark chocolate, roasted walnuts, and a touch of licorice. Tangy citrus highlights the warming finish, along with cacao nibs and savory oak.
