Orphan Barrel Rhetoric Bourbon 21 Year (750ml) Belgian Strong Pale Ale A beautiful wine from Branaire

A beautiful wine from Branaire

The wood is clearly pushed to the background in this dense

citrus peel and white wildflowers

but then the persistence on the mid-palate unexpectedly drops off quickly

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Orphan Barrel Rhetoric Bourbon 21 Year (750ml) Belgian Strong Pale Ale A beautiful wine from BranaireFirm spice, botanicals, and dried fruit delivered on a bed of caramel. Theres a kiss of honey to marry with the resinous oak grip, with polished leather and a hint of tobacco on the finish. This whiskey does indeed show its age with the oak presence (much more than Barterhouse), but the sweet notes make a valiant effort to keep the wood influence in check. Whisky Advocate