Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey - (750ml) rndc garnet/purple-colored 1986 Gruaud-Larose is evolving

garnet/purple-colored 1986 Gruaud-Larose is evolving at a glacier pace

A blast of black fruit informs the finish

but it needs another 3-5 years of cellaring

muscular style for Pichon-Lalande

Almost a surprise then the recent discovery of Barolo Chinato as an “ideal liquid” to support and complete the persistent taste of the mostly cocoa rich chocolates

Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey - (750ml) rndc garnet/purple-colored 1986 Gruaud-Larose is evolvingRich copper hue. Assertive, sweetish bouquet offers aromas of leather, spice, orange blossom, honeysuckle and grain. On the palate, the two alarm flavors include charred oak, sweet corn, light toffee and spice. Mellow aftertaste. Workmanlike and straightforward. Doesnt try to be something its not. Wine Enthusiast 85 89 points