Contradiction

Intro:

Contradiction combines 73% of the 9 year old high rye mash bill bourbon sourced in Indiana for their Old Scout with 27% of the young wheated bourbon distilled in house in West Virginia.  The 9 yr is 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley; the 2 yr is 60% corn, 20% wheat and 20% malted barley. It's non-chill filtered and without added color.

Review:

Nose - Far less offensive in alcohol vapor than Old Scout....very sweet aroma with similar cherry/vanilla mashup as Old Scout.  

Rub - Doesn't unlock too many more hidden aromas....burns the hell out of the cut on my hand though!  Not gonna stop me from trying again...way too idiotic to yield to pain!  Much like Old Scout, there is a gentle yeasted bread aroma.  I dig the scent!  

Taste - Holy shit, that is smooth.  Very subtle vanilla backed with a perfect amount of heat on the tongue....nothing on the lips and a terrific finish.  I'M GOING AGAIN!!!  More of the same...this is a badass bourbon.  Stop reading and go to the nearest liquor store and cajole the liquor store employee into finding you a bottle.  I kid you not, this is damned delicious.  Wow, that finish. 

Is it worth the $?

YEP...not sure what the price is, but YEP!  Okay, let me check.  $45...I'm finding a second bottle tomorrow!