Nose consists of oak, vanilla, caramel. I also pick up baking spices and honey. I can tell just from the aroma of this whiskey that the notes have depth. This comes through on the palate. At 115 proof, you feel the heat, but I don’t think it would turn people off because of the proof. If you are newer to whiskey, I would suggest adding water or ice to bring the heat down some if you are not used to it. It drinks every bit of 115 proof. Ideal bourbon for wintertime.
Score: 95 Points
The nose is hot. I decided to let this open up for a few more minutes. After that I got sweet oak, vanilla, black pepper and spice. I then got a few floral notes with some honey in there as well…
Score: 92 Points
The ages on these bottles vary, however the MINIMUM is 7 years old. This particular bottle that I am trying is 8 years 6 months. It opens with a citrus element and has a ‘bright” nose. Typically, when I say that, it’s just in reference to brighter notes instead of “darker” notes, such as chocolate, tobacco, leather, etc…
Score: 91 Points
This wheated bourbon is a bottled in bond bourbon, meaning that it has to be 100 proof (50%). The nose goes from a sweet wheat to a sweet oak. It’s soft and approachable…
Score: 90 Points
This whiskey immediately hits me with a smoky element. I would classify this more as barrel char or even more of a tobacco note, not a “peat” note…
Score: 90 Points
I find this approachable and could easily see that it has mass appeal at 95 proof. There are flavors of brown sugar, citrus, and baking spices on the nose. The palate brings…
Score: 90 Points
The first thing that I notice is that this whiskey is not overly complex. But then again, at about $15, I don’t think it’s supposed to be. With that being said, it is interesting that the nose brings darker, dusty notes…