Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof 波本威士忌 - 750毫升

That uncut, unfiltered pour hits with a heat that settles into caramel and oak—exactly what barrel-proof should be. One glass was enough to convert me from a skeptic.

The uncut, barrel-proof punch is exactly what I was hoping for—it’s intense but unbelievably smooth and complex. I love that it’s bottled directly from the barrel with no shortcuts, giving it that old-school, audacious character. This bottle earned a permanent spot on my shelf.

I get why people rave about the uncut, barrel-proof punch, but it's almost too hot for me to enjoy neat—the ethanol really dominates. Mixed with a cube, though, the depth of flavor comes through nicely.