BARRELL 9YR BATCH 5 CASK STRENGTH 750ml

The mash bill is corn, rye, and malted barley; though the percentages of each aren’t disclosed, Maxim cites a low rye mash bill (about 12 percent rye) in this go-round. It’s cask strength, but lower proof than some of their earlier bottles: 107.6 proof (53.8 ABV). Nose: Extremely fruity, but not artificial or gummy-smelling. More like overripe bananas, like the kind that are ready for banana bread. Also, honeydew melon and apples. There’s some cookie-baking in here, too: gingerbread cookies fresh out of the oven. Vanilla extract. Palate: It’s cinnamon-forward, and tingles a tiny bit on the lips, but has a rich mouthfeel that doesn’t burn. The fruitiness from the nose continues, and it’s complex and savory.