Black Dirt Bourbon Batch 15 2012 Mirco and Gloria Gottardi established

Mirco and Gloria Gottardi established Contra' Soarda in 2002 with the desire to create a deeper tie to their native land

for Frederick David

but you do still feel like you're drinking whiskey

Freshly ground pepper

Orange marmalade on the nose

Black Dirt Bourbon Batch 15 2012 Mirco and Gloria Gottardi established80% local Black Dirt grown corn, 12% barley and 8% rye. Aged a minimum 3 years 8 months in new, charred American oak casks. 45% abv. Honey, orange peel, and a bit of gastrique (sugar and vinegar reduction) on the nose. Mustard and beeswax notes on the nose as well. There's a beautiful plump clear round fruit note in a structured frame on the front. Great rough hewn mouth feel. Buoyant and bouncy. More fruity than rich and sweet. Mid weight and a nice