111.44 Proof | 55.72% ABV

Nose: Rich and dessert-forward. Rum raisin, dried figs, and dark cherry lead into marzipan, toasted almonds, and buttery toffee. A touch of orange marmalade brightens the darker fruit while vanilla, brown sugar, and seasoned oak keep the bourbon firmly underneath the Port influence.

Palate: A pleasantly rich mouthfeel brings chocolate-covered raisins, fig preserves, and caramelized brown sugar, followed by almond pastry and marzipan. The Tawny Port adds a beautiful nutty sweetness with hints of toffee, orange peel, and subtle baking spice, while the mature bourbon contributes vanilla, oak, and a touch of tobacco.

Finish: Medium-long and warming, with the sweeter fruit slowly giving way to dark chocolate, toasted nuts, leather, and seasoned oak. Lingering raisin, orange zest, and a touch of tobacco leave a wonderfully dessert-like impression.

Overall: This drinks like an after-dinner bourbon—rich dried fruit, chocolate, nuts, and caramel without losing the underlying whiskey. The Tawny Port complements the bourbon rather than covering it up.

Quick take: Chocolate, raisins, marzipan, toffee, toasted nuts & orange marmalade — dessert in a glass.