A masterclass in finishing, Doc Holliday 16 Year Cigar Blend weaves together three distinct casks into a seamless, luxurious sipping experience. It is both complex and expressive, offering something new with each nosing and sip. Ideal for seasoned whiskey lovers seeking something opulent, yet structured—and built to impress around the fire or in the lounge.
Tasting Notes:
Nose:
A rich and layered bouquet opens with honeyed apricot, peach marmalade, and golden raisins, courtesy of the Tokaji finish. As it develops, deeper tones of fig jam, plum, and cherry pipe tobacco emerge, from the Armagnac casks. The White Port influence adds a lift of white florals, ripe pear, and candied lemon peel. Undertones of sandalwood, old leather, and almond pastry round out a complex aromatic profile.
Palate:
Lusciously textured on entry, this whiskey unfolds with layers of stone fruit preserves, honeycomb, and toasted vanilla oak. A mid-palate surge of dark stewed fruits, spiced fig, and dried plum is balanced by a subtle acidity and brightness—grapefruit zest and white grape skin—adding structure and preventing the sweetness from overwhelming. Hints of cigar box, clove, and roasted hazelnut lend a luxurious, almost nostalgic depth.
Finish:
Long and lasting. A final flourish of baking spice, leather-bound books, and caramelized citrus lingers with finesse. The interplay of sweet wine finishes and deep oak integration creates a fade that is both silky and slightly tannic, echoing the elegance of a well-aged brandy with the backbone of mature bourbon.
