Bourbon, "Pipe Dream" Redwood Empire, 750mL

88pts Whiskey Advocate

A blend of 4 to 12 year old bourbons, including some made at Sonoma County's Graton Distilling Co., along with bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. Named after Pipe Dream, a giant redwood near the distillery. An herbaceous nose offers spearmint, spice, tea, and leather. Coconut on the palate, followed by orange oil, peach pie, vanilla, brown sugar, and chocolate-covered almonds. The finish has spice, nutty dark chocolate, espresso, and melon. Cohesive, balanced, and well-textured.

COLOR:
Deep Golden Hue
NOSE:
Powerful nose with sweet maple, vanilla, and a hint of honey.
PALATE:
Rich, deep and complex with roasted pecan, vanilla, and lingering char and woody notes. Smooth with a hint of black pepper on the finish.
MASH BILL:
75% Corn, 21% Raw Rye, 4% Malt Barley
AGE:
A blend 4 to 12-year-old barrels