New Louisville 7 Years Old Single Barrel - Bruleed Sunrise 750ml

Never heard of it till I got in my first mystery box. Have to say, very good poor. Pleasant nose, very tasty, and smooth and lasting finish. Recommend it highly!

Liked the flavors. Proof a little higher than I prefer.

Very peppery with underlying sweetness. The sweetness has some nice complexity to it. The pepperiness fades with a little bit of ice. Nice bourbon.

GRAND TOTAL: 93/100 (Without Flaws: A benchmark pour with negligible faults to speak of — about as good as it gets.)

BASE SCORE: 50 (Awarded automatically to any whiskey that is not critically flawed.)

NOSE: 7/10 (Leather, vanilla, caramel apple, and subtle baking spices with hints of brandied cherry)
- Aroma Appeal: 4/6 (Exceptional: Inviting; you want to stay in the glass.)
- Intensity: 3/4 (Room-Filling: The aroma jumps out of the glass.)

PALATE: 18/20 (Crème brûlée and butterscotch sweetness, with notes of baked apple, new leather, and clove)
- Mouthfeel: 5/5 (Viscous: Exceptional. Significant weight and "drag." Leaves a tactile residue after swallowing.)
- Preference: 8/10 (Favorite: This flavor profile is exactly what you look for in a whiskey.)
- Complexity: 5/5 (Evolving: The flavor changes while it is in your mouth. You keep finding new notes the longer you hold it.)

FINISH: 10/10 (Warm and dry, with notes of pepper, charred oak, dark chocolate, and lingering cinnamon)
- Length: 4/4 (Long: The flavor stays with you minutes later.)
- Aftertaste: 6/6 (Resonant: Lingers and evolves. Leaves a warm, sweet, or savory resonance (the "Kentucky Hug"), creating a lasting memory.)

OVERALL IMPRESSION: 8/10
- Impression: 8/10 (Solid: You would be happy to be served this, purchase a bottle, or to own a bottle.)