Parker's Heritage Collection 10 Year Old Promise of Hope Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

The whiskey is good stuff, and surprisingly unique. On the nose you get some burnt sugar but plenty of alcoholic burn, which makes sussing out additional notes tricky. Charred wood and slight cocoa notes are also evident, if in passing. On the palate, the Bourbon takes on a whole new life, exploding with flavor. The burnt sugar takes on a fruitier character - a la Bananas Foster - backed with ripe apples and a little lemon zest. As the initial fruit/sugar concoction starts to fade, cinnamon notes take the field, with notes of marshmallow and gingerbread coming up behind. The overall effect is quite Christmas-like, unusual for Bourbon but wholly welcome. It's easy to see why this is Parker's favorite Bourbon. It's drinking beautifully and is considerably different from most of the mass-produced Bourbons you'll find on the market, all of which tend to be variations on a theme.

96 Proof