On the nose, I get sharpness, and then spearmint, honey, brown sugar... I seem to find a little dill too - which often means rye, but the other notes are making me think bourbon. The taste I get the heat and the spice, sweet honey, a burst of cherry, drinks hot for sure. Going back I get corn syrup, it's quite sweet overall.
The finish is honey, cherry and corn syrup. It tends to linger. As I get acclimated, it tastes and noses less hot, but I'm pretty sure this is high proof. Overall this is quite enjoyable. I'm guessing it's barrel proof bourbon, but I don't recall what all are in the mix of the sample bottles so I can't make an actual guess. I would rate it a 3.75/5.0 - which is generally what I give high proof bourbons I really like.
It turns out this is Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey made with Blue Corn, 67.10% ABV from Hazelwood Spirits Co, aged 5+ years according to their website. I picked this up on a bourbon excursion in Vancouver, WA as it isn't something that is carried in Oregon. It did cost a bit north of $100 after sales tax (ugh...), but I would probably pick up another bottle if given the chance.
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