Tastes

I was a little hesitant to pull the trigger on this at the price. I love the OKI Reserve Batch #1 and when I reached for this thought it also was a bourbon. I’m a rye guy, but the price is a little steep. I have to say I’m glad I went ahead and bought this. It is definitely worth it if you like rye whiskey. First taste tonight and I’ll have to revisit, but my initial take is…if you like rye this is a good one to have!

Just tasting this again after tasting the A123. I have to say I like the A123 better. This is definitely less hot at the same proof point (almost). But it is also less flavorful and more woody. Some sweetness but not as complex as A123. The A123 has more sweet notes and coming back taste by taste was able to pick out more variety. This might be smoother, but not as enjoyable IMHO. Delicious nonetheless! Cheers!!!

Smells just like Red Hots candy. Strong cinnamon nose. Big Red gum. Taste is less cinnamonand more rye spice. Its young but ok.

Not unpleasant, but not something to look for. Had to try since i was in Texas. A little funky as i drank it. Not in a good way. But not terrible.

Definitely hot to start, but then a nice sweetness as the sherry notes come through. Really good!

Color: Burnt sienna/mahogany/red-orange (or is it orange-red?) Nose: burnt sienna…no - burnt orange; smoked caramel with smooth jazz playing quietly in the next room Palate: orange rye smoke sugar Finish: short and sweet like she likes it but there’s always another round

Feelin’ hot, hot, hot for the proof point. I like the sweetness of the cognac finish but it is covered up by the heat. This is true on the nose too. Short finish. Bought at Costco so price was right. Wouldn’t run out to buy it again.

Nose: All nuts. Peanuts. Vanilla nuts. It’s nutty. Palate: Hot roasted nuts. Like that bag of hot soggy peanuts I bought on the backroads of North Carolina. I still wonder why people eat that stuff?! But I like the heat. Finish: Short but the heat lingers a bit. A warm nut hug. I don’t remember what I paid. $30? I’d buy it again, but I’m not nuts about it.

"Good bourbon. Tasting against the ECBP B521 (I actually had to check that). Definitely not as smooth as ECBP. More heat for sure. I’m hoping this opens up as many have given rave reviews. Definitely beats the regular Larceny but a bit hot. More complex than ECBP tho. Look forward to another taste.