Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon is a highly sought-after and prestigious brand of bourbon whiskey.

Nose: The nose carries a sense of refinement about it that is noticeable. There are plenty of seasoned wood and ground cinnamon scents that are more attractive than usual. Sweetness and fruit scents come from cherry cola and a vanilla-orange dreamsicle. There is also a faint bit of rosewater- which hints to this underlying, barely imperceptible feature that most Van Winkles have.Palate: Tannins come by way of seasoned oak and tobacco leaf. Fruits center around dehydrated cherry and apricot pieces. The cinnamon from the nose transforms on the palate into something that feels like it dries your tongue out a little bit. And as for the sweetness keeping this whole dram afloat with flavors closer to molasses than caramel which make it seem richer overall.

Finish: Lingering notes of cinnamon, seasoned oak and cherry-flavored pipe tobacco make the finish a little more spicy and tannin-forward. Otherwise, a smoother flavor note of crème brûlée gives a nice custardy vanilla finish with a bit of burnt caramel. The finish is uncomplicated but excels at the flavors that are present.