Tastes

Favorite of the three. more oak than I expected, and not much burn for a 99 proof.

a bit sweeter but also more burn than the red cask. didn't think I would like this one but it was surprisingly more complex with stronger vanilla.

not unpleasant nose, but not noticable bourbon notes although aged 3 years in bourbon barrels. taste is sweet and smooth from it's last 6 months aging in wine barrel. not harsh, no burn even when chomping. finish is akin to cinnamon red hots.

Got peat and Isopropyl on the nose. Taste reminded me more of an Ardbeg 10 year whiskey. Unfortunately I'm not (yet?) a scotch fan so...

Bright nose with some alcohol, but not as much as the Old Forester Statesman. Some citrus notes in the mouth while tasting the nose. Warm caramel and vanilla. Expands slowly. Medium body. Quite smooth. Slight spiciness when chewing, but very little burn. Nice lingering flavor highlighted with caramel and toasted oak flavors. Good finish length in the back of the mouth.

Tasting alongside Larceny and Jim Beam Black Label. Strong alcohol nose. Bright. Brightest of the three. Surprisingly smooth given the strong nose. Full bodied with warm flavors of caramel and slight butterscotch without being sweet. Butterscotch more pronounced than Jim Beam Black. Does not expand in the mouth like a high proof bourbon. Flavor lingers. Some spice without being prickly. The Statesman is the most complex of the three by far. Best fullness, most developed flavors, and strongest finish of the three.

Tasted alongside Old Forrester Statesman and Jim Beam Black Extra Aged. Dull nose, oak with a slight chocolate note. Smooth flavor that is on the sweeter side, expands quickly. Some vanilla, back end finishes with roasted corn. No strong oak presence. Shorter finish. Least favorite of the three. Nothing offensive about the flavor profile, but nothing jumping out as noteworthy either. A decent introductory bourbon that would be in a first flight recommendation for others, but more of a mixer for me.

very little nose. dramatically different flavor - spicy like rye but without the burn. really enjoy this as a neat sipping bourbon. gonna take home a bottle with water, blah.slight butterscotch. prefer neat will buy one of these

Apple nose (why am I getting apple today) with a hint of balsamic???? deeper nose more herbal,but not in a bad way... first sip tremendous. this is a Tom bourbon. dang I love this bourbon. 5 stars!!!

surprisingly calm nose. more leather and butterscotch notes on light nose. deep nose very smooth, no spice or burn. I'm intrigued... first drink surprisingly alive following that nose. great flavor, but short. Let's see how second taste goes. getting more vanilla on this nose. More burn, but just ate a chip that skewed the palette. Tasted Noah's Mill and Pikesville next to each other - Pikesville has more spice, almost mintish note... I think I'm appreciating ryes more...