291 Single Barrel Bourbon (Aspen Stave Finished)

291 Single Barrel Bourbon (Aspen Stave Finished)

Official bottling
Single bourbon - Colorado
Amber red
50% ABV
Dram

Nose: Red grapes, red wine, balsamic vinegar, orange peel, cardboard. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, warm, loose, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Balsamic vinegar, raspberries, cookie dough, sandalwood, white pepper, hints of cotton sheets. 
Finish: Long. Sandalwood, raspberries, iron filings, white pepper. 

Comments: 

Spicy, sweet, fragrant - this bourbon hits all the right notes, but the edges of the flavours are somewhat harsh, even slightly metallic. This needs some aging, I would guess it's maybe 3 years old.

Verdict:

I like this.