Tastes

Rich and warming with just the right amount of maple syrup influence. It’s not something I would reach for often but it would be a great fall whiskey.

A bit rough on the palate, very woody and not in a good way. Sweet finish from the port influence.

Classic bourbon flavors - caramel, spice, cherries. Medium mouthfeel and finish.

Nose: Sweet, vanilla, floral Palate: Flowers, earth. Very thin Finish: Short, vanilla Okay - the inclusion of some peat makes it a little interesting but it’s otherwise pretty bland and short.

Nose: honey, vanilla, oak Palate: cola, spice Finish: slightly nutty, caramel, a bit thin Not bad for a basic bourbon.

Buy rite liquors selection A week shy of 6 years old Warehouse Q, Floor 4, Rick 47 Nose: brown sugar, peanuts, butterscotch Palate: rye spice kick, molasses Finish: fairly long, caramel, extra punch of rye spice Well rounded rye with a big spice kick without venturing into the dill/eucalyptus side of rye (which isn’t my favorite).

Nose: iodine, sea spray, bbq sauce Palate: citrus, salt, herbal, meaty smoke Finish: moderately long, waxy A little light but not bad. Less smoky than I was expecting.

Nose: oak, caramel apple, brown sugar Palate: more caramel/brown sugar, vanilla Finish: tannic, sweet Not a bad dessert bourbon. Woodford double oaked is probably better though.

Nose: cherries, caramel, earthy smoke, orange peel, ocean spray Palate: spice cake, orange, light smoke Finish: barrel char, peat, sherry This is good but a bit all over the place. The nose is the highlight. Palate is a bit simple by comparison but the mouthfeel is somewhat viscous. The finish is nice. Reminds me a lot of the BenRiach Smoky Twelve.

Nose: caramel, smoke, vanilla Palate: more caramel, herbal, mild peat, brine Finish: slightly smoky, green apple Was expecting more smoke on the palate but it’s not bad. More bold than regular JW black.