Hard Truth Henry A. Sipes' Bourbon Double Oaked in a Smoked Barrel is a four-year-old sourced Indiana bourbon bottled by Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Brown County, Indiana. The bourbon is transferred into custom barrels smoked with hardwood from the distillery's spent rum casks, adding a layer of smoky character during the finishing process. It is bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) and typically retails for around $68.
Liquid smoke and bacon overshadow a core of vanilla and maple, finishing with plenty of black pepper. Overall, this reads like peppered maple bacon. This