Clyde May's Whiskey Clyde May's Straight Bourbon NV 750ml

Rich vanilla and caramel aromas are enlivened by a hint of fresh pear carrying over to the palate, where rich caramel is underpinned by a perky fruit note. Adding water brings out a silkier texture and tames the alcohol heat, finishing rounded and spiced.

Seriously pretty brick/cinnamon color; flawless purity. The first inhalations pick up trace amounts of flaxseed, vegetable oil, grassy vegetation, grain kernels; after more time in the glass the aroma stays quite oily and kernel-like but adds a supporting aroma of buttermilk biscuit. Entry is heavily toasted, almost burnt, with BBQ flavors of seared brisket, maple, black peppercorn rub, and caramel corn; midpalate is richly textured, complex, more corn syrup sweet than either honeyed or sugary, and shows a large dose of oakiness, which comes off as vanilla bittersweet. Concludes with the same panache and force of character as at the entry phase. Nicely done.