Tastes

Typical bourbon notes. Nothing stands out but not terrible. Very average

Plums and cherries on the nose. A medicinal note on the palate with the spiciness present. Better finish than expected. Interesting but not something I will likely get again.

A little disappointed based on the hype. Strong bananas on the nose (not a bad smell) but very thin on the palate. It’s good when considering this is a bottled in bond for $13.

Warehouse Q5 Barrel 51-1-L 109.4 proof OESK Almonds and cherry on the nose. Butterscotch, rye spice and licorice on the palate. Long finish. Excellent. 9-19-18 edit. This Four Roses selection won in a blind tasting I hosted with a few family members. It beat out Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Stagg Jr.

Bananas on the nose. Mild on the palate. Solid for the price.

13 yr. Bottle #8139. 128.2 proof. Sweet and oily. Outstanding flavor combination with cherry, vanilla, brown sugar. Some spice to offset the sweetness. Outstanding.

Tried at Jack Rose in DC. Amazing pour. Thick and mouth coating. I pick up raisins and other fruit notes. Very smooth as you would expect. Long finish. Among the best I’ve tasted!

Batch 10, 126.4 proof. It’s hot, hot. Like an Eagle Rare on fire. Nice notes of Cherry, smoke and oak. A little vanilla. The finish lingers forever. I like ECBP better and the heat is a little strong but this is still a solid barrel proof for the price ($50).

High rye mashbill. Sweet with citrus notes. Compared to the OGD 114 it is much sweeter and has less bite. The orange notes are prominent. Pretty good overall.