Old Ezra 7 Year Old Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon American Whiskey 750 ML

Old Ezra aged this Kentucky straight bourbon in new, charred white oak barrels for seven years and bottle it at barrel strength.  Sweet floral notes with undertones of vanilla, cinnamon, and fine wood, ending in a warm, buttery finish. Mash bill of 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye. Bottled at barrel strength.

TASTING NOTES Sweet floral notes with undertones of vanilla, cinnamon, and fine wood, ending in a warm, buttery finish.

NOSE Because of the high percentage of alcohol, the aroma is a bit like a caricature portrait you get while on holiday. Certain traits are embellished and overshadow everything else. Invasive aromas of freshly cut wood, paint thinner, and pickle brine. After parting these clouds there’s also black pepper, salted caramel, and whiffs of charred wood. From the aroma alone, this whiskey has wood coming out of its ears.

PALATE No surprise, the alcohol is front and center in the beginning. Though, if you let the whiskey aerate the sting mellows. There’s a streak of caramel and toffee that runs through the whole palate. Though the overall experience remains dry, you encounter flavors like black pepper, white pepper, and bitter tannin along the way. Adding water brings out more sweetness and some powdery chocolate notes.