Old Grand-Dad 16 Year

A rich cherry-filled sweet oak scent starts the aroma in a likable place. The cherry scent turns dark, transiting to black cherry before you know it, deepening the aroma’s baseline. A layering of mixed berry jam creates a complex start to the sip. From there, toasted sugar adds sweetness but also a light nutty note is present that is common in Beam’s bourbons. It’s quite tempered and quickly gives way to light green apple and vanilla cream. Old Grand-Dad 16 Year is far from over-oaked or tannic, and it's surprisingly fruity despite its high rye mashbill, almost choking out its spiciness to a notable degree.