Virginia Distillery Whiskey Cuvee Cask Finished

On the nose, the thing that immediately stands out on this expression is that it’s been more influenced by the oak than in the bourbon cask variant. The oak has contributed considerably more baking spice notes, as well as a charred and slightly funky quality. There is a lot of spice here, ranging from cinnamon to cardamom to star anise.

In the palate, this one is likewise more “prickly” and less rounded, with lots of oakier flavors and a plethora of brown spice notes. There’s a more savory dimension to it as well, evoking something like cedar cigar box. If you prefer more oak and spice influence, this is clearly the bottle you’d want to be seeking out.