Abraham Bowman Rum Finished Bourbon arrives at 50% ABV, 15 years old with nine years in American . Priced at $69.99. This is a lovely whiskey in the bottle and glass with deep brown color and hints of rust, we assessed it with care.
Nose
This is a lovely whiskey in the bottle and glass with deep brown color and hints of rust.
Palate
I get gentle notes of vanilla, tropical fruits, and molasses. This whiskey has a lovely balanced mouth feel it is oily, chewy, and yummy. The finish is medium to long, and towards the end spice lingers on. There is nice hints of brown sugar mixed getting along nicely with the present but not overpowering oak tannins, and you definitely get some of the wood influence; but it is well balanced with all the other notes on the palate. Interestingly, six years of aging in rum casks is not overpowering at all, but gently makes its presence felt. There is delicious dark chocolate in the background along with earthy notes as well. This whiskey makes me think of a dense not overly sweet chocolate rum cake in some ways. This is a beautifully crafted rum finished bourbon, without rum overpowering the delicate whiskey. The mouth feel is fantastic nice, chewy, and not too sweet, not too oaky but also complex and balanced. I think it would also pair very well with a cigar, if you are in to that. I advise sitting with this whiskey for a while. Every sip opens up a new dimension, and it lingers on beautifully. A well done experiment by A. Smith Bowman Distillery.
Finish
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Verdict
Abraham Bowman Rum Finished Bourbon delivers a thoroughly accomplished whiskey that justifies its $69.99. This is a lovely whiskey in the bottle and glass with deep brown color and hints of rust price point. It is well-crafted, balanced, and worthy of a place in any considered collection.
