Parker's Heritage 10 Year Cognac Barrel Finished Bourbon

COLOR - dark for its age; mahogany or pecan tinted and clear. NOSE - molasses, cherries and candied orange peels; heavy cognac smell for the 4 months Parker Beam said it aged (vs the 6 months noted on the bottle); smells more like a dessert wine than a bourbon, overall quite pleasant. TASTE - after you get past the sweet nose and turn this over on the palate, this turns back to its roots; the cognac is still present but it tastes like whiskey - high smoke, scotchy; hot but oddly enough not sweet or cinnamon hot; oak and rye are highlighted. FINISH - slow, lingering finish; not harsh but not overly smooth; light cinnamon heat and stewed plums. Afterward, the glass smells like dark chocolate covered, dried cherries. OVERALL - this is a unique pour and is certain to be well-liked or even adored by the general whiskey lover. To the bourbon purist, this is not a bottle I would recommend purchasing - it has too much of a cognac influence and there are better "bourbon" investments to be made. I do recommend tasting to anyone who gets the chance as it is a complex and very well done whiskey.

Great Parker’s heritage and cognac balance Nose: Vanilla, Marshmallows, Rancio, Sultanas, White Chocolate, Coconuts, Banana Syrup, Lavender, Cotton Candy, Raisins, Tootsie Rolls, Flamed Oranges Palate: Pepper, Root Beer, White Chocolate, Vanilla, Cherry Cola, Nutmeg, Dark Chocolate, Pepper, Tobacco, Molasses Finish: Vanilla, Cherry Cola, Raisins, Dark Chocolate, Old Oak, Leather

First Impression Summary: Confused nose, confused palate, confused finish…overall came across disjointed, unbalanced and not well-integrated. Possible victim of rushed, end bin tasting for the night. Surprising least favorite of the night.

Not as good as phc 6 but amazing. The smoothest whiskey I've ever had.