Kudos to Luxco’s Ezra Brooks for making its newly-launched Bourbon Cream with real Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

There’s a heavy, familiar vanilla aroma on the nose, but the palate is immediately sweeter than expected. On the palate: Bold butterscotch candy, heavily sweetened vanilla cream, and a touch of milk chocolate.

The lingering finish offers vague maple notes and more essence of melted butterscotch candies. It’s very expressive!