Spirits of French Lick William Dalton "John Lick" Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon The Prime Barrel Pick #52

Barrel: 53-gallon Char #2 New American Oak, medium toast char on the heads. Barrel Entry Proof: 105 Proof: 110.84 Age: 4.5 Years Barrel #: 779 Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 20% Wheat, 10% 2 Row Caramel Malted Barley. (Inspired by the old Stitzel Weller wheated bourbon mash bill). TastingNotes Nose: Vanilla and mint Palate: Light caramel, hints of vanilla, peach, fresh and dried apricot, smoked spices like paprika and chipotle, soft and creamy texture Finish: medium finish, fresh and minty spiciness, subtle tannins With a couple of drops of water: opens up a fair amount on the palate, gives a lot more fruit, and also exposes some leathery notes. The bottle could benefit from some time and air to get the most out of it - it has in our tasting post-selection.