For fifteen years, this Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey has matured, patiently absorbing the character of its oak cask. Johnny Drum Private Stock 15 Year Old offers a journey through time, delivering a remarkably complex and velvety sipping experience for the discerning bourbon enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A sophisticated and inviting bouquet opens with rich dried dark fruits like fig and prune, intertwined with deep caramel and vanilla bean. Subtler notes of worn leather, polished oak, and a delicate spice cabinet of cinnamon and nutmeg emerge, hinting at its extensive aging. A faint whisper of roasted nuts and cocoa powder adds further complexity.

Palate: The entry is remarkably smooth and coating, immediately delivering a luscious sweetness of maple syrup and butterscotch. This is quickly followed by prominent flavors of well-integrated oak, providing structure without bitterness, and a delightful interplay of baking spices – clove, allspice, and a fleeting warmth of white pepper. Dark chocolate and a nutty character, reminiscent of toasted almonds, surface, balanced by a faint tobacco leaf earthiness.

Finish: Long, warm, and exceptionally elegant. The finish lingers with a persistent sweetness of dark caramel and dried fruit, gradually yielding to a delightful and lingering oak spice. Traces of leather, pipe tobacco, and a final, subtle hint of char contribute to a highly satisfying and complex conclusion, inviting another sip.