Clyde May’s Bourbon has a nice balance, especially to the aroma with the sweet and rustic notes aligning nicely. The palate is a bit heavier on the rustic notes, and after awhile the peanut notes on the palate grow and become even more pronounced.
Opening with light overall scents, the sip does little to try to win you over. The midpoint of the sip comes across as watery and simple. The one redeeming factor is the finish with its long and lingering spice and oak notes.
The nose offers oak, vanilla, brown sugar, and apple crumb cake. The palate is fairly rich with sweet brown sugar upfront along with overripe apples. Additionally, a dry oak side with baking spice make their appearance.
