Sam Houston 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Release No.1 2018)

Nose strikes a good balance between sweet and spice. Vanilla, black cherry, and toasted marshmallow shine brightest, but underlying aromas of leather, oak, furniture polish, and cinnamon elevate the full aroma. Cherry, caramel, and vanilla up front, then a woodsy smoke character hits you. The smoke soon turns back to sweeter flavors and toasted cereal grains. Smooth but lacking in richness and the finish is just ok. Dissipates somewhat quickly, but leaves a subtle lingering vanilla and oak on the tongue, which is quite enjoyable. I've gotta say, I've wanted to try this since I knew it existed. For no other reason other than I'm a native Houstonian. All I can say is I'm glad I liked it!

Nose. Tobacco, barrel char, blueberry, oak, molasses, Cinnamon Palette. Dark fruit, molasses, black cherry, Finish. Drying oak, brown sugar, Cinnamon. Not long finish

I’m guessing this was distilled by Barton or HH. I really liked it. Really smooth

Woody scent. Heavy oak flavor, smooth with just a bite on the back of the tongue.

Citrus notes up front with a smoky, spicy finish

Rich and Oakey.