Bib & Tucker 6 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Bib & Tucker 6 Year Small Batch opens with vanilla and sweet-hay aromas accented by sandalwood and mace. The producer describes a balanced palate with pecan-pie sweetness, developing into a warm, spicy character and a long chestnut finish. It offers bourbon drinkers a nutty profile to explore alongside the vanilla and spice expected from oak maturation.

Pour a little neat first and return to the aroma after a couple of minutes. Add a few drops of water to a second small glass if you want to compare the spice and sweetness at different strengths. A plain pecan or lightly toasted bread is a pairing to try with a separate sip.

How it’s made: This American small-batch bourbon matures for a minimum of six years in new American white oak barrels. The finished whiskey is bottled at 92 proof, equivalent to 46% ABV, in a 750 ml bottle.