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Color: Medium rusty amber. Nose: Sweet with caramel and oak. Palate: The sweetness of caramel and the oak carries over from the nose. Syrupy mouth feel. Tingly tongue and a nice mild chest hug. I want to say it's spicy, but it's not really. Whereas I've had Wheaters in the past that have left me thinking, "Huh?", the wheatiness really stands out with this one. Finish: Medium. Buttery with what I detect as apples. Yum. I've had Maker's flagship, 46, and some FAEs, BRTs and BEPs. I've enjoyed each of them very much. But I think this 101 has just moved ahead of the pack, and I'd buy this again before I revist any of the others — and not just because it's more readily available than the aforementioned Limited Editions.44.0 USD per BottlePavilions
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Smooth. Spicy. Vanilla. Caramel. Brief, I know. I was out to dinner yesterday, and the manager recommended this Hillrock. I was immediately impressed. Not sure if I will buy a bottle at the $100+ price point. But if I did, it would be wholly justified. Added 12/25/23: Received a bottle from Santa Claus! Having a pour tonight in the comfort of my own home... From nose to palate, I'm getting "cherries" (as in cherry cough drops), as well as what I am going to identify as "molasses". Slight burn going down. It's sweet, and I remember why I liked it as much as I did back in September.34.0 USD per PourBrews Brothers Brewpub
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B523
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 22, 2023 (edited October 3, 2023)Color: Deep amber Nose: Formidable nose, foretelling of the high proof — but not in a heavy "alcohol" way. It's molasses and caramel with inevitable char. Palate: (drank with a large ice ball). Very rich and viscous mouth feel. Initial spicy-sweet assault on the taste buds, followed by a mild chest hug. Getting a lot from these first few sips. Sweetness lingers in the back of your throat, as does the chest hug. Getting a "buttery" thing — like buttery pound cake. Maple-pecan is hitting me as the ice dissipates (when any kind of "nut" makes an appearance, I am sold!), as well as vanilla. You can tell this is 124 proof, but at the same time, it doesn't drink as hot as you'd expect. There's more flavor than burn; more subtly than in-your-face. I am quite enjoying this maiden pour. Finish: Medium-long with more butter. The more bourbon I try, the more I understand why higher proofs are held in such a high regard. There really is something to be said about proof. I've enjoyed many a bottle under 100 proof. But these higher proofs really do offer more complexity if that's what you go for. I don't necessarily place a lot of importance on "proof". But I understand those who do. This is damned excellent bourbon. I will be grabbing another bottle — if I can find another upon the killing of this one.70.0 USD per BottleMission Wine & Spirits -
Wilderness Trail Bottled in Bond Single Barrel Bourbon (Wheated Bourbon)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 16, 2023 (edited March 19, 2024)I'm out tonight, and i just had Lost Empire Bourbon, and it was ok. But this stuff.... Like night and day. Very good! Hit with a nice dose of licorice on the first sip. Slightly sweet with oak. Can't say it's, "complex", but it is definitely got a lot going on. Good! Worth a purchase — and when I do, I will add more of a review below... As promised! More notes on this juice. Today, I ran out to grab the last bottle on the shelf at my newest go-to Bourbon source. Color - Copper/amber. Nose - Molasses, slight alcohol, Palate - (Drank with an ice cube) Initial burn and chest hug going down; slightly creamy mouth feel; sweet as you'd expect from a wheater, but also pretty spicy. Lots of oak with each subsequent sip. I'm not getting the licorice that I was hit with last night. A hint of apple on the back side. Finish - medium, slightly drying, more oak. This reminds me of other bourbons I've had, so I'm wondering if it will find its way into my regular rotation or get lost in the mix. Either way, this is very good, and I can recommend it for anyone who is considering it. I may try the high rye (Black label) once this bottle is killed.50.0 USD per BottleMission Wine & Spirits -
Widow Jane 10 Year Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed September 15, 2023 (edited September 18, 2023)I was out tonight and was able to try a few Bourbons that I have been curious about for quite a while, yet never pulled the trigger on: Lost Republic, Wilderness Trail, and Widow Jane 10 Year... Of these three, Wilderness Trail was the winner. But we're talking about Widow Jane here, so... It's hard for me to give a focused and detailed review when I am out. I need a more "controlled" environment where I can really zero-in on the nose, palate and finish. But suffice to say, this is good bourbon. There's nothing that really stands out to me, but it's decent... good flavor and nothing off putting. It deserves a purchase, and perhaps I WILL buy a bottle and be able to offer a more informative review.11.0 USD per PourThe Blue Room -
Lost Republic Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — (aged & bottled in) California, USA
Reviewed September 15, 2023 (edited September 24, 2023)Very light. Spicy. Not bad, not great. This is one that I had been interested in for a while when I first got into Bourbon. But it always got pushed aside due to other, more interesting options. Glad it was a "try before I buy" pour.11.0 USD per PourThe Blue Room -
Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 9, 2023 (edited November 17, 2023)Color: Copper-Amber Nose: First pour — Classic Bourbon nose. Oak, sweet, slight alcohol. Second pour — cinnamon! Palate: First pour — Medium mouth feel; initial slight burn on the way down; spicy tingle intermingling with burnt sugar sweetness. Drinks smoother than its proof. Second pour — original spice transforms into a more specific spice of cloves or allspice(?). 11/17: Cherries! Finish: Short but pleasant with slight sweetness carrying over. This is not complex, but it's all I hoped it would be at this price point. It's very good and checks nearly every bourbon box for me. I bought this while on a trip to Virginia. It's not available in the Los Angeles area (all of CA?), as far as I can tell. So I will definitely buy again, whenever I find myself in a state where it is available.37.0 USD per BottleVirginia ABC -
I've had several Beam expressions, but I've never tried Jim Beam original... until tonight at my niece's wedding.... Good stuff. I'm finding that I don't need to spend a lot of money for decent bourbon that has all, if not most, of what I look for. This is sweet, nutty and smokey. I might just have to buy a bottle to have on hand.
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Bulleit Rye
Rye — Indiana (bottled in Kentucky), USA
Reviewed September 1, 2023 (edited September 2, 2023)Color: Light golden copper Nose: Light nose. Not getting a lot from it. Palate: Mint, Rye spice, wintergreen and pine. I'm getting a similar flavor that I get from most of the Rye I have had — an old library book. Sounds bad, but it's a really good profile characteristic. Must be a trait specific to rye, because I don't get it from any other type of whiskey. Finish: Medium with licorice cough drops and more spice. Interesting pour. I'm having this a hotel bar tonight, and I liked it enough to order a second round. I'm not sure if I will buy it, but I would definitely drink it again.12.0 USD per PourFour Points by Sheraton Richmond -
Heaven's Door Ascension Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 27, 2023 (edited August 28, 2023)My original review for the new Heaven's Door Ascension on 8/12/23 was full of hope and I really wanted to give this juice the benefit of the doubt. However, I have deleted all that and am changing my review and rating... I do not like this stuff. I tried, but its got a heavy "medicinal" flavor that is very off-putting. It is quite seldom that I don't like a bottle enough to want to dump it down the sink... but this, unfortunately, has earned that fate. However, I'm instead going to try to pawn it off on a fellow bourbon enthusiast to get his take on it. If he likes it, awesome! If he has the same reaction as me, then HE can dump it. LOL! Sorry, Heaven's Door. I had such high hopes for your first KY Bourbon, but you totally missed the mark on this one. 2.25 final rating for not being the worst I've ever had, but definitely nowhere near even a "bottom shelf" status. I'll buy Old Grandad 100 BIB, or Evan Williams 1783, before I touch this stuff again. Those are far better bourbons for much less $$$!
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