Tastes

Ordered this at a bar knowing nothing about it. Easy sipper. Not really spicy, and nothing to really set it apart. A lot have noted it tastes like PB&J. Didn’t really get that, but didn’t get much of any dominant flavor. It was OK. Prob won’t order again.

A decent pour. Hints of caramel/brown sugar first followed by some oak and baking spice. Average finish with spice holding on a bit. Not sorry I ordered it, but won’t be putting it on my “gotta have” list.

Decent depth of flavor for such a high proof. Caramel and baking spice predominant, a bit of smoke and leather underneath, hints of vanilla up front and peppermint on the finish. This bottle was collaboration between The Bourbon Guys and The Party Source, a huge liquor outlet in Bellevue, KY.

Buttery and sweet. A hint of buttered popcorn. Some sweet vanilla and sweet corn notes. Very drinkable if you aren’t addicted to rye, spicy whiskies.

A nice black cherry note predominant, but the finish turns to black pepper and a long tingly finish. Smooth and sippable.

Very nice. A bit of an earthy almost Scotch-like quality. Cinnamon and baking spice with a bit of vanilla and caramel underneath. Very smooth for this high proof.

New Riff rarely disappoints. This wheated offering is made with an heirloom red turkey wheat (25%) usually used in baking. The result is a five year complex and surprisingly zesty bourbon. Somewhat smokey and earthy, there is an underlying fruity sweetness with hints of chocolate on the finish. A very limited release on this one, but a fine addition to the New Riff lineup.

Another solid entry into the Booker’s line. Initially sweet on the tongue (especially for a high proofer) with vanilla and raw sugar notes. Then fills in with cinnamon and pepper after a bit and then a trace of peanuts before a fairly mellow finish. Any lingering spice remains on the tongue. There is virtually no “Kentucky hug” down the throat at all. Might be a tad pricey, but certainly not sorry I bought it.

A bit different from usual OF fare, although it uses the same mash bill. Sweet, with leather and vanilla upfront. Char and caramel break through before a long cinnamon and baking spice finish. Solid pour.

If you’re a fan of high peppery, high octane Ryes, this one isn’t for you. If you don’t mind a good subtle smoky sipper, then this one is worth a chance. Flavor is rather unique, but pleasant. Not the usual clove, cinnamon, vanilla or caramel notes in most Ryes. More malt, smoke and leather. A cousin of the Irish Whiskys it’s based on. Slightly sweet finish.