Old Grandad Bourbon 86 proof

DESCRIPTION: Dark amber with an orange-copper cast. Full-bodied. Notes of pecan pie, marmalade, sweet pipe tobacco, toffee. Viscous texture. Lovely buttery feel on the palate showcasing rich, tangy fruit and deep baked-pie flavors. Quite lush and broad in the finish. A terrific old-style spirit that has paved the way for the new "hand-crafted" brands.

SCORE: 92

TASTING LOCATION: Tasted under ideal conditions at the Beverage Testing Institute Inc., in Chicago.