2020 Abraham Bowman Gingerbread #2 Whiskey 110 Proof 750ml

The latest release from Abraham Bowman brings a 'Pioneer Spirit' to life with its distinctive Gingerbread #2 profile. Distilled from a unique mash on 4-15-10 and bottled a decade later, each limited bottle captures a rare and intentional flavor journey, offering an unforgettable and complex sipping experience.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A captivating and complex nose, immediately revealing notes of warm gingerbread spices – prominent ginger, nutmeg, and clove – interwoven with rich brown sugar, dark molasses, and hints of candied orange peel. Underlying layers suggest toasted oak, vanilla bean, and a faint whisper of dried dark fruit, possiblyfig or raisin, adding depth and intrigue.

Palate: The palate arrives with a robust and velvety texture, delivering on the promise of the nose. A surge of sweet gingerbread dominates, beautifully balanced by a peppery rye spice that awakens the mid-palate. Caramelized sugar, dark chocolate nuances, and a burst of baking spices (cinnamon, allspice) unfold. The high proof is well-integrated, providing warmth without overwhelming, and a subtle nuttiness, perhaps roasted pecans, emerges along with dried fruit complexity.

Finish: A long, evolving finish that lingers with grace. Sweet oak and gingerbread flavors gradually fade, leaving a pleasant warmth and a return of soft baking spices. A dry earthiness and a surprising menthol or almost anise-like note appear towards the very end, complemented by a persistent sweetness of molasses and a touch of leather, encouraging another sip.