بوربون كالوميت فارم 8 سنوات، 750 مل، كنتاكي

The white pepper note on the finish really surprised me — it balances the sweet caramel perfectly. This 8-year bourbon has a smoothness that makes it easy to sip neat.

That vanilla and fruit on the nose is exactly as described, but the real surprise was the soft white pepper kick mid-sip. The sweet caramel and cinnamon finish lingers just long enough to make you reach for another pour. For an 8 year at this price point, it’s hard to beat.

The rye and malted barley give it a nice kick that balances the sweeter caramel finish. I’ve been sipping this neat for a week and the white pepper note lingers just long enough without being harsh.