Tastes

My first barrel proof besides rare breed and booker’s. It’s definitely hot but more subdued than I expected for 62%. It’s complex and friendly. Nose: Vanilla, pepper, smoke, cinnamon Palate: Oily, cinnamon, caramel, creme brûlée, Banana, vanilla. Finish: There is a solid Kentucky hug that lingers. With spice on the side of the tongue. Mouthfeel: It is definitely not thin.

Quintessential whisky in my opinion. Not as sweet as a speyside, but it starts to work in smoky flavors. Nose: Butterscotch,honey, and smoke, light vanilla, citrus, fruits Palate: Butterscotch, smoke, slight oak, light peat, fruit cake. Finish: Smoke fades into a light ash with a hint of sweetness. Mouthfeel: Not creamy but not thin

Solid whiskey, but I’m having a falling out with Beam products lately. I definitely notice my palate changing and I find most Beam products overpriced. Nose: Cinnamon, baking spices, pepper Palate: Cinnamon, vanilla, baking spice, oak Finish: Hot in on the tongue almost no tannin from the oak. Mouthfeel: It is definitely thick and viscous.

Sweeter than the IPA version but delicious and priced well enough for a daily drinker. Nose: Butterscotch, dark chocolate, caramel, graham crackers. Palate: Caramel apple, butterscotch Finish: very easy with slight ethanol and pepper on the finish. Mouthfeel: The only downfall of this whiskey to me is that it is slightly thin.

Captures the best parts of an IPA without the bitter finish. Overall punches way above its price point in complexity. Nose: Vanilla, citrus, hops it reminds me of Sculin IPA. Palate: Toffee, apple, Citrus, pine, graham crackers. Finish is very friendly, medium with slightly sour finish. Mouthfeel: A little bit thin but very friendly due to that. It's kind of a nice balance.

It’s not very complex, but what is there is amazing. This is one of my favorite bourbons. It’s definitely sweet. Nose: Toasted Marshmallows, oak, and caramel. Palate: Like maple syrup and pancakes with a little butter. It's sweet and shows a lot of caramel. Finish: Medium with sweet and tannin from the oak. Awesome! Mouthfeel: Slightly astringent but not thin. The astringency feels like it comes from the extra barrel and I don't know if it's avoidable if you want the flavors that this delivers.

This bourbon should not be as sought after as it is. It is a great upper-entry level bourbon. It is very enjoyable, but I feel that there are much better bourbons that should be hyped up a bit more than this. Nose: Cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest. Palate: I get a lot of orange and cherry blend. It has a lot of citrus and is not overly sweet. Finish: It is a mellow finish that is slightly astringent once the bottle opens up. Initially it comes off quite hot. Mouthfeel: It has an average mouthfeel and it does not detract form the whiskey.

This whiskey stands out from most other Irish whiskey. It has more citrus than expected. Nose: Green apple, clove, baking spice, graham crackers Palate: Apple, shortbread, and maltier than expected. Finish: Very pleasant and it lingers well. Mouthfeel: It has more body than the other Irish whiskey that I've had.