Tastes

Not sure where all the low reviews are coming from. The distiller snobs are worse than the vivino snobs. This is a high quality, full flavored bourbon. Each bottle is different depending on what floor and what warehouse it’s bottled from. My bottle was floor 1 warehouse I. What makes it unique is the candied fruit flavor on the palate. The nose has cotton candy and a fruity scent that draws you in. On the palate as stated strong flavors of candied fruit and a nice viscous body. While not a super oily bourbon, it has just enough to let it sit on your tongue and hang out for a while. On the finish you get a little bit of spice, licorice, and cinnamon from the rye that’s not overwhelming. Old forester nailed it on this offering.

Maybe it’s the 50% ABV but this is a heavy, syrupy bourbon that is a steal for the price. Add in its only 10 years and not 12 and it has the complexity of an older bourbon. Maple, vanilla and toffee make this top notch.

Very solid bourbon, however for the price not overly impressive. I think the 12 yr was just as good for a fraction of the price. At 18 years, the sweetness starts to disappear and is replaced by oak.

Too bad you can’t find the 12 yr anymore. I’ll waiting patiently while stock ages to the point where it will be released again. Sadly I’m sure once re-released will be price gouged as this bourbon was being sold for $25-$28 a bottle here in California which was a steal. Lots of vanilla and caramel and as smooth of a bourbon as you can find.

This is an elite bourbon, convinced it’s Noah’s mill with some water added to bring it down to 50% alcohol content. Same maple syrupy taste with lots of vanilla sure there is some spice to it but to be expected once you push the 50% barrier into high stakes territory.

A lot of haters who either don’t enjoy full proof bourbon or prefer a glass of makers mark or any other light near flavorless bourbon. Considering this is 57% alcohol it’s incredibly smooth, with tasty flavors of maple syrup, vanilla and brown sugar.