I only really started tasting the sweetness when it came to the finish, and even then it was brief. This combined with the higher price point doesn’t help its cause either and really leads to an overall sub-par bourbon.
Its malty and fruity flavors are punctuated by hints of honey and pecan before fading to an exceptionally short yet oaky finish. Drinkers of this single barrel are left with just a bit of sweet cinnamon spice.
Whereas Wathen's Single barrel Bourbon shines on the nose, the palate is clearly under aged and overly alcohol-forward on the tongue. It's best sipped over ice or in a cocktail.
