Rabbit Hole Raceking Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottled at 54.9% ABV — a $395 expression that merits close attention.
Nose
This is a lovely caramel color. It creates a thin coat on the glass and forms thick tears that fall pretty quickly.
Palate
This smells like spiced vanilla custard. Hints of cinnamon and nutmeg with brown sugar. This starts off reminding me of a sweet honey brushed pastry. Moves into a mid palate of black tea, cinnamon, and malted chocolate. On the finish I get notes of caramel, black pepper, dry oak, and a little acidity.
Finish
This is an excellent release of Rabbit Hole whiskey, and a great example of bourbon with a non-standard mash bill. It has bold flavors, and while staying in the realm of a bourbon flavor profile, brings a new combination of flavors to the glass. While certainly worth the price Rabbit Hole has put on the bottle, you will likely pay more than the suggested retail price if you manage to find it. I cant say if it is worth the additional markup or not.
Verdict
Rabbit Hole Raceking Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an exceptional expression that stands among the finest in its category. It rewards patience and attention in equal measure, and we recommend it without reservation — though at $395, one expects nothing less.
