Whiskey Enthusiast
Whiskey Enthusiast
If you were to make some toast and put grape jelly on it, that’s this bourbon. Very approachable at 90 proof but maintains flavor and depth. There’s a sweet citrus note that comes through on the palate as well. Not overly complex or unique but still a fantastic bottle at a fantastic price point.
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 but the palate is much brighter. Even though there is a slight metallic note, this is one of the VERY FEW whiskeys at this price point that I don’t mind drinking neat.
The nose opens up with that traditional Wild Turkey spicy vanilla. I always seem to get that rye spice note on Wild Turkey products. With that spice, it is warming but still remains approachable. This makes me think of someone squeezing orange juice into a whiskey barrel.
Immediately get strawberries n’ cream. It evolves into more of a chocolate covered strawberry with a hint of cinnamon. Either way this particular batch reminds me of a dessert. Not based entirely on flavor but also the mouthfeel. The decadence and creaminess also reminds me of a rich dessert. The viscosity and flavor almost reminds me of yogurt. Fantastic batch, but since this is a blend, there’s a great chance at variation batch to batch.
The nose on this bourbon has cherry, oak and citrus peel. I’m not surprised because I always seem to get sweet oak and cherries with Maker’s Mark. The fruit notes I got on the nose are dialed back on the palate for me. I really wish those fruit notes were present on the palate. I think that would provide more balance in the whiskey. Still a great bottle, either way!
The nose on this bourbon starts out with a sweet oak for me. Brown sugar is definitely present as well. Going to the palate, there’s more spice during the transition than I initially thought there would be based on the aroma. I added a drop of water, and that opened this whiskey up completely for me. I was pleasantly surprised. Even though this is only 100 proof, the water had a large impact. Great bottle and recommend for someone looking in the sub $40 range.
Nose starts out as a traditional Tennessee Whiskey. Nothing off-putting. Comes off as very balanced, as I’m not getting pulled in any one direction. More spice comes through on the palate than I thought there might be. The palate of this whiskey reminds me of visiting distilleries. When you are driving up, you can smell the distillate in the air. That’s what this tastes like to me. The palate opens up to fruit and brown sugar as it opens up in the glass. At 100 proof, it actually drinks slightly below its proof, in my opinion.
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.