Smooth Ambler Old Scout Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon 10 Year

I managed to make a rare getaway and met up with a friend at OBC (Old Kentucky Bourbon Kitchen). Spectacular place and worth a visit if you're ever in Lexington, KY. I fount it noteworthy that their top center shelf has two rows. The first is lined with BTAC and Pappy. The second shelf, more inconspicuous shelf was lined with the JTS Brown, Evan Williams, Heaven Hill 6y (Green Label)), JW Dant, etc... I enjoyed an epiphany at the bar. Ended the evening with an SAOS pour and this was our bartender's favorite SAOS. And what a fantastic evening it was. A water main broke on the road outside, essentially trapping us at the bar. Real shame. Clocking in at 120.8 proof this was a Lion's Share collection, 10 year single barrel (#3609). It poured a wonderful amber with a slight red hue and had a myriad of slow legs . Nose was filled with gobs of sawdust, scorching heat, leather, cinnamon hard candy and vanilla. With time there were some nutty and even floral elements to it. First sip was fire but a few drops of water revealed more of a velvety mouthfeel and funky leather, vanilla, toffee, blonde espresso and buttercream frosting. This was no Boone County 12-13y, Remus Reserve or other familiar MGP styles. I have no idea what the mash bill was but I'm guessing this grew up high in the rick house and saw some hot summers. The finish was long and full of oak, leather, bananas and almost a cream cheese frosting. Anyone who was a fan of the Prodigy would refer to this as some funky s***. The profile was very different from George T Stagg but the sheer violence of flavor was familiar. I limped away. As far as score I shaved 1/4 to 1/2 point off because these just don't exist anymore that I'm aware of and frankly that makes me grumpy.