Tastes

Fabulous. Tasted with a cigar, polish sausage and sauerkraut. A little alcohol on the nose, as expected for a barrel strength bourbon, but very smooth drinking. It is good both neat, and on the rocks. Notes of caramel and plum up front, fading to leather and smoke. One of my first “mid-range” bourbons, and quite a delight.

Very smoky and a little boozy on the nose. Mouth feel is solid, and very smoky on the palate. Beneath it all is a pretty smooth and drinkable whiskey with a honey center and some light floral notes

Not much on the nose, slightly sweet and drinkable. Can taste the rice, which is not a bad thing and adds a slight hint of the same funk as some Sakes. Worth trying, especially if you like rice based alcohols.