Tastes

This was an extremely lucky find and I don’t typically have as much luck finding bourbons. Nose is maple and cinnamon. Classic bookers brand with great tolerable heat that comes a little later and lingers. I still get plenty of maple throughout as well as corn. A bit of vanilla bean and cinnamon roll just before the finish. Buy if you find. Compares with a lot of the pricier whiskeys/bourbons that I’ve had.

This is a pretty fun and flavorful bourbon. The malted barley is very present, especially with its moderately long and warm finish. Some upfront oak and smoke followed by some spice and pine. Not my typical profile of choice, but will really enjoy this again in the fall.

I can’t get enough of the complexity. First drink is neat but I believe it would taste completely different with a cube (I will test this out later this week). I get a little more bitterness than I like towards the end. I get sweet caramel and winter berries. I get some pine and spice later on, but this also has plenty of honey.

Very pleased for this value. Light in color. Nose is bright, almost citrusy. Vanilla from start to finish, but secondary flavors evolve from berries and lemon peels to spices and coffee. Great finish with the warmth waiting to ounce until the very end. Will definitely try the rye in hopes for an earlier heat profile.

Nose is a little too alcoholy for me. Awesome color. A lot of heat up front. I like the sweet flavors to pair with the heat. I get a lot of corn, cherry vanilla, and plum. Moderate finish with a sort of off brand cola. Overall, I would probably enjoy it more as a night cap with a cube than how I tried it (mid afternoon neat).

Very sweet vanilla and caramel centric bourbon. Awesome summer evening sipper. Longer finish than what I expected from reviews. The finish is more vanilla and Oak.

Surprisingly floral. Great warmth with black pepper and leather early on.

It’s been far too long my dear friend. Such a great balance of heat, flavor, and finish. Nose is sweet, soft oak and caramel. Heat is upfront along with sweet vanilla and caramel. Classic oily mouth feel this provides an awesome finish. I get some leather and licorice on the back end. I just wish it was easier to find!

Pretty solid value Irish whiskey. Surprisingly warm backend. I get the buttery vanilla flavor right away. A little oak flavor. Definitely tastes like the prototypical Irish whiskeys.

First impression: very smooth! Wheat and oak up front and a very interesting spice combination that follows. I get some cinnamon, licorice, pepper, and anise. Nice oily finish that lasts awhile.