Old Bones Bourbon 10 Year Reserve

Strong and hot nose. Darker molasses color. Rich caramel. First sip is apple pie, cinnamon, caramel and a caramel slight vanilla finish. A few drops opened up the nose and finish, bit more vanilla and brown sugar notes. Very good. Hot on the finish unless you let it open up a bit or give it a drizzle of water. Compared to Rebel Yell 10yr, less oak notes and a bit more vanilla. I prefer over RY. Half bottle update: tempted to up this to 90+ rating, it's opening up really well. Much less hot, much more flavors. If I find another bottle (for sub ~$75) I'd absolutely buy again.

Smells like... MGP. Strong on the nose, seems hot. Rich caramel. On the tongue, not as hot as the nose suggests, although it is hot. A bit astringent. Some apple. Cinnamon. Flavors seem muted. A few drops opened up the nose, more fruit. Opens up the palate as well, makes it sweeter and less dry. 1/25/18

This is excellent whiskey. I’m told it is actually George Dickel and bottled in Kentucky. It doesn’t matter though it’s really good, but pricey.

Easy drinking. Cherry Rye doesn't show 40+%.