H Clark Distillery Tennessee Bourbon Single Barrel

Stumbled upon this distillery purely by accident- I stopped for gas while on a road trip, and saw the sign. Tiny little place, super nice people who work there. The distillery has an interesting backstory. Apparently they are merging with a bigger company, and in the next couple of years should have a wider distribution. Anyhow, bourbon. Color: deep amber Nose: candy. Glazed nuts. Kettle corn. Very rich. First sip: same sort of candy sweetness with definite baking spices. A cinnamon rush on the finish- it’s only 4 years old. It’s relatively smooth for a young bourbon, but there is some spiciness on the tail end. With water: some smoky notes start to shine through. A little dark roast coffee and oak. Some walnut. It cuts the spice, but also cuts the sweetness. It becomes slightly bitter with water. Finish: medium I like it best neat. I’m honestly quite impressed with this offering- I like the 4-grain mash bill (corn, barley, wheat and rye). UPDATE: I’ve continued drinking it while in my road trip, and I like it better every single time. I changed my rating, making it higher, and I’m already sad that I only bought one bottle. This may be one of my favorites.

It’s good! Not my favorite but pretty good. I’m not a huge fan of cherry bourbons. Nose: Mint, citrus, honey Palette: Honey, cherry, baking spices, strong alcohol bite

Fantastic, smooth bourbon with sweetness and the right amount of heat up front. Delicious.