Litchfield Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey

👃: Corn, Swedish fish, ethanol, brown sugar, dark baking spices, ・ 👅: Warming mouthfeel, Sweet corn, Caramel, Cherry, Oak, Anise, Almond butter ・ 🏁: Finish is a bit hot, but a few drops of water does wonders here. Long and nutty finish, with some oak on the back end, which is surprising considering the age. ・・・ I truly cannot wait to see what Litchfield does with their current stock. This stuff at 8-10 years will be liquid gold. It’s an incredibly enjoyable pour now at around 3 - 4 years old. Despite the youth, the flavor is deep and rich. Keep this in a barrel for another 5-7 years and the sky is the limit. I will continue to seek this out as is, but will be waiting patiently when they start releasing some older juice!

Single barrel store pick “The Red Dragon” Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Apples, peaches , apricots, raisins. Palate: Clove, cinnamon, baking spice, a bit of oak. Finish: Long length with medium heat. Splash: No new flavors are revealed, but the palate becomes more even with the finish. Overall: 8.5/10 - I had sampled this at the store and was impressed enough to buy a bottle. I'm glad I did as this is well above average from a craft distillery. I like where this is going.

Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Vanilla and a butterscotch note. Palate: Cinnamon and some baking spice. Finish: Long length ith medium heat. Splash: Clove notes appear. Overall: 8/10 - Litchfield turns out some good whiskey, but having had the chance to thief a 7 year old 132 proof version of this leaves me wanting that. We know what this hiskey could become, but they say that there isn’t a market for it. I humbly disagree.

Heavy wood char and smoke but smooth; missing traditional sweet caramels, vanilla and cinnamon notes; high proof lingers on tongue even after finish; rich, fruity nose with high proof very apparent; oak tastes with corn and wood chew; sharp tart and spice palate; complexity missing, very hot finish; comes right at you immediately with spicey wood alcohol pop. Not worth a higher price point unless looking to experience a smaller Connecticut maker.

61% 4yr Cotton candy nose. Raw grains and a touch of vanilla.

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