Lucky Seven The Frenchman Batch 01

A little background

Lucky Seven Spirits was co-founded by Michael Lahalih and John Pals, college friends who share a passion for bourbon and cinema, which sets the perfect stage for Lucky Seven Spirits. Lucky Seven “The Frenchman” is a straight bourbon  that has been finished in new French oak barrels for an undisclosed period of time. This bourbon has bottled at 113 proof and has a retail price of $100 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Burnished

Nose

Toasted marshmallow, brown sugar, dried cherry, sweet orange, peaches, and oak.

Palate

Cinnamon, tangerine, peanuts, cherry, charred caramel, graham cracker crust, and oak.

Finish

Continued cinnamon. Coffee, baking spice, bitter baking chocolate, and leather. Slight spearmint note on the late finish.

In closing

Overall, Lucky Seven “The Frenchman” is a very enjoyable French oak finished bourbon. The experience starts with a nose that’s exceptionally complex. Seriously, this will have you sniffing your glass for days! The palate is very thick with cinnamon, fruit, and oak forward notes. The finish is longer than average and leaves you coming back for more. In a crowded space of double oak finished bourbons, Lucky Seven The Frenchman doesn’t disappoint.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Lucky Seven. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.