Tastes
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Nose: Apricot Palate: Citrus fruit with a hint of sweetness Finish: Medium to long finish, typical baking spices Despite the Indiana source, this doesn't come off as an MGP 95/5 rye. Instead, it's a more muted rye that only makes itself known at the finish. While it sets itself apart from a typical rye, it doesn't do enough for me to set itself apart from the rest of the Clyde May line-up.
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Nose: Baked apple pie and ice cream with notes of apple spice and vanilla Palate: A hint of apple a tiny bit of vanilla but mostly spice Finish: Short to medium finish packed with baking spices A very interesting take: whiskey finished with apples. It's not a flavored whiskey per se- instead, it offers a hint of apple in what is otherwise a sweet and spicy pour (which is interesting given it's lower proof.)
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Nose: Brown sugar Palate: Vanilla, more brown sugar, cinnamon Finish: Short to medium finish, a bit dry but a typical sweet finish with a kick of cinnamon thanks to the 92 proof. Honestly a pretty middle-of-the-road sipper, it offers more of a finish thanks to a couple extra proof points but nothing special about this one.
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John AP Conoley Bourbon
Bourbon — Newport, North Carolina, USA
Reviewed July 20, 2023 (edited September 3, 2023)Nose: Ethanol, grains, with a few drops of water bring out tobacco and leather Palate: A very artificial vanilla cake frosting- not the good kind. It's reminiscent of frosting from a cheap grocery store cake Finish: Short finish with some oak and cinnamon but upon repeated pours a little bitter, tannic finish This craft spirit from North Carolina's Bogue Sound Distillery is not a straight bourbon whiskey which hints at its probable young age. There is a lot of potential here with the sweet profile however the flaws from this young whiskey are too glaring for it to be a passable neat pour. -
Nose: Sweet maple syrup, butterscotch, oak Palate: Vanilla, oak, baking spices Finish: Medium, with more wood and oak There's something about prohibition that makes people think of moonshine. This express comes with the proof to make you think about the before-times but the subtle sweetness and spiciness to remind you how far bourbon has come.
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Nose: Subtle grain, corn, like freshly baked bread Palate: Vanilla, baking spices Finish: Short-medium with more of those baking spices, oak, leather, and a little nuttiness A solid example of how bottled in bond has created a standard of quality in bourbon. 1897 is indeed richer and fully bodied than Old Forester's standard expressions, perfect to mix into a cocktail.
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Nose: Butterscotch, with a hint maple syrup Palate: Rich caramel and a little vanilla that slowly transitions to some baking spices Finish: Short with a little spice but it does have a richness that coats the mouth Double casks and finishes are all the rage right now, this is a great example though how finishing helps amp up the wood sugars and adds a decadent feel. Enjoy it on the porch or after a good meal.
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Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 3, 2023 (edited August 9, 2023)Nose: When you get past the proof, sourdough bread along with grains and a hint of spearmint Palate: Vanilla and oak, baking spices, caramel Finish: Short-medium mostly spicy with a little tannic bitterness after a few sips A step up when compared to the classic 86 proof, a little more complexity and strength that makes this both a good budget sipper and a perfect base for a cocktail. -
Nose: Burnt brown sugar, apricots Palate: Vanilla, with more apricot, some baking spices usher you to... Finish: A short finish, nothing much lingers maybe a little oak and spice but nothing remarkable Overall a basic bourbon with a thin mouthfeel, nothing complex. At best a middle-of-the-road budget sipper with a sweet and somewhat fruity profile.
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District Made Bottled In Bond Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
Bourbon — Washington D.C., USA
Reviewed July 3, 2023District Made Spirits in Washington, DC describes itself as, "The Spirit of DC Made With the Heart of Rye." Their limited release of a bottled in bond bourbon embraces that ethos with a Corn/Rye mash bill of 58% Corn, 25% Abruzzi Rye, and 17% Malted Rye. The rye shines in this expression, from the nose to the palate. Despite the heavy rye content and 100 proof, the finish is rather short. If you are a rye fan then this is a bottled in bond for you.
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