WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon Bottle:6 I especially admire the finesse

I especially admire the finesse here

some other softer fruits and for the first time ever in white I got the infamous 'brioche'

On the nose bright red cherry

only the toughest reds can survive in Alexander Valley

barrel-fermented eugenol/pink peppercorn/fresh green-tobacco aromatics

WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon Bottle:6 I especially admire the finesseUltimate Beverage Challenge 94 points WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon is aged for a full decade in new charred oak barrels before undergoing a unique finishing process. Each barrel is fitted with two differently treated heads: one medium toasted Vermont oak (snout), and one smoked maple head (tail). During finishing, both sides are exposed to the whiskey, creating a dual influence of toasted oak and maple smoke. Bottled at 88