Heaven Hill 27 year old Barrel Proof

A bold nose smacks of sweetness and deep layers of leathery oak and toasted nuts. The palate pours sweet initially with earthy dried apples citrus and bread crust before the bitter citrus pith and tobacco notes rush in turning dry and tannic with tea leaves dried herbs and cigar wrapper. Finals wisps of varnish are a hallmark of age. This elder statesman deserves respect but is nonetheless past its prime.