Westland Single Casks #6143 7-Year "Pineau" 103 proof - Selected by T8ke & r/bourbon

Aged: 7 years Mash Bill: Barley 5-malt Alc%/Vol: 51.5 Length Of Finish: Finish Time: 3 Year Finish Barrel: Pineau Des Charante Bottle Proof: 103 Bottle Count: 222 bottles What Is Pineau: Pineau des Charantes is a fortified wine produced from a blend of unfermented or lightly fermented grapes fortified with eau de vie and then matured in barrels. In other words, it’s what I dream about at night.  Tasting Notes: It’s incredible how opulent Pineau de Charantes can be when in the mix with the right amount of malt and tannin. Bold and syrupy up front, this whiskey has chew and richness like our 2022 Westward, with layer after layer on the palate. The palate is creme brulee, sweet tobacco, a touch of cream and opulent red berries: cherry, blueberry, blackberry and syrupy currant. The finish is Luxardo cherry syrup in the most natural way. A manhattan richness makes me wonder if this could be the malt for the bar mat. We’ll find out soon.