Caramel | Toasted oak | Cinnamon bread | Light toasted marshmallow | Vanilla bean | Classic scents

Oak | Bright vanilla | Light caramel | Dash of sugared plum | Spiced pie crust | Light pipe tobacco | Thin mouthfeel

Rye spice | Charred oak | Baking spices | Dried apple | Leather

Bushwood Spirits is a golf-centric spirits company created by Brad Carpenter. An injury 13 years ago prevented him from playing golf, and the idea for Bushwood Spirits sprang while he was recovering. The company was formed in 2016 and sold its first bottle in October 2021. Bushwood Spirits bottles are adorned with a heavy metal golf ball topper and other golf-related iconography on their labels. The company’s bourbon releases carry the name “Long Ball,” while their ryes fall under the “Stillwater” moniker.

While the nose is a touch on the lighter side, the aroma it delivers is full of classic bourbon scents that are warm and pleasing. The midpoint brings about a blend of dry and sweet flavors with light pipe tobacco and sugared plum providing an intriguing contrast; however, its thin delivery is slightly disappointing. The finish pulls in a spice overtone with rye spice and baking spice, propping up charred oak and a pleasing, sweet dried apple. Overall, this is a classic style Kentucky bourbon that is easy to enjoy and will please most who try it.

The bottle in review is bottle 158 of 178 from barrel 37.