Pooler Bourbon Syndicate

Had the pleasure of trying both of these great offerings tonight.

Head to Head
HH18 vs HH 90th Anniversary

HH18 Heritage Collection

Color: Amber

Nose: Grassy barn funk and Allspice, also a subtle sweetness honey, brownsugar - Back of the nose (smells like rain and/or Hippy Girls from High school who wear too much Patchouli)

Palate: Rich sweetness like a brown sugar thats been in a smoker. Also a bery prominent funk to it. Peppery all spice in the backround.

Finish - Pretty aggressive finish to include a very nice warmth that builds after a couple sips. Creamy mouthfeel that is always present with a full bodied offering.

Summary: unique and funky and peppery as hell.

7.1 out of 10

HH 90th Anniversary

Color: Dark Amber

Nose: Dried sticky dark fruit, caramel and barrel char

Palate: Thick creamy dark sticky prune, perhaps some raisen and some wonderful sweet maple sugar and caramel. Light delicate baking spices that are sweet and warm such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Complex and delicious.

Finish: Amazing creamy/oily mouthfeel that is surprisingly easy to sip at 107 proof. Just the right amount of barrel char gives the sip sole pleasant medium heat that finishes in the chest.

Summary: Wonderful HH offering as usual. This one seems special to me. Its all the flavors and feels that I want in a bourbon. Exquisite.

8.8 out of 10