Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue 16 Year Bourbon Whiskey -750 ml

Copper Tongue in the ongoing Orphan Barrel project, which Diageo launched in 2013. The company’s initial press release stated it was “A new project determined to locate lost and forgotten barrels of whiskey from around the world.”Copper Tongue is a blend of two separate 16-year-old lots of bourbon distilled and aged at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (the home of George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey). The whiskey was discovered by Cascade Hollow’s General Manager and Head Distiller Nicole Austin. Copper Tongue is released at cask strength, which means the bourbon lowered in proof during its time aging in the barrels. NOSE Light smoke combines with cornbread and barrel char to form a delicate base of scents on initial inhale. A stronger pull reveals a green apple, a touch of cinnamon, and leather. The overall aroma is quite subtle, with an emphasis on smoke and leather. It’s pleasant but not otherwise notable. Aged oak and baking spice are dominant and immediate. Rolling the whiskey