McKenzie Single Barrel (BBE barrel 1594)

The nose starts off with ripe fruit along with charred oak, though there is a certain funk to the oak that adds a deeper quality to it. Fresh, sweet bread follows, along with hints of molasses adding some sweetness in the background. The palate It's up front with vanilla followed by ripe fruit and chardog, as touches of rice spice follow. The funk is definitely present, adding a deep quality of flavor that is a mix of vanilla and something you can't quite put your finger on. It is very full-bodied and drinks much older than 6 and 1/2 years. The finish is long and funky, with that indescribable element keeping the mouth full of flavor alongside plenty of vanilla and a bit of spice. This is pretty incredible to sip on and even better after it has been open for a while. It tastes more along the lines of vintage bourbons that I've had as opposed to anything modern.