Tastes

Typical golden color slightly on the darker side. Legs are skinny and not as viscous as I would expect from a 9 year old bourbon, likely due to higher proof. Nose is strong but none too harsh, spicy and oaky, with limited sweetness. On the palate, 120 proof hits hard but is surprisingly smooth. Quite spicy, vanilla is much more prominent now. Finish is beautifully long, slow, and warm. As a rye whiskey lover, this is a fantastic bourbon with similar characteristics. Combining the low cost, high ABV, and complex yet smooth flavors, this is great bang for your buck.

Color is dark golden red. Legs are notably quick moving. Nose has obvious hints of red wine with rye spiciness and sweet vanilla underneath. Palate surprisingly switches to vanilla and fruit dominant with the red wine and rye flavors more as undertones. Finish is medium, smooth, and sweet. A unique whiskey that I would recommend for wine lovers.

Nose is strong sweet vanilla and oak. Palate is also sweet with a hint of spiciness. Finish is shallow but smooth. Typically goes for around 50 but I picked up my bottle for 33. Good for 33 bucks, don’t think I’d pay 50.

A crisp golden color. Sweet nose with honey and spice, not too harsh. Palate has initial spiciness with some sweet and smoky undertones, surprisingly smooth for a 100 proof rye. Finish is long and warm. A classic rye whiskey made even better by the cheaper price.

Nice medium golden color. Legs are beautifully slow moving and uniform. Nose is soft and sweet, quite fruity and floraly. Palate is smooth with lighter notes of fruit, slight spice and vanilla undertones. Finish is warm and smooth. Overall, a great whiskey to sip on.

Lighter golden color. Very slow moving and small legs. Nose is pleasantly soft for 104 proof; vanilla with floral accents. Nice initial palate of spice, pepper, and oak with complex undertones of sweet fruits. Extremely smooth finish given the higher ABV. Lingering tastes of warm honey. Overall an extremely good rye in my opinion where the rye spiciness and higher ABV don’t overpower the flavors.

Beautiful darker golden amber color. Beading is small and viscous. Pleasantly mellow nose of buttery toast and cinnamon with complex notes of florals and fruits following. Initial sip has a decent burn due to high proof with lingering flavors of molasses and brown sugar. Nice full body with spice. Sharp lingering finish deep into stomach. A few drops of water really open up the sweeter floral flavors without diminishing the pleasant warmth.

2011. Nice medium golden color with a bit of amber. Strong complex nose but not overpowering, hints of honey and oak. Warm palate without burning, initial notes of sweetness followed by spice and undertones of smoke. Complex flavor on subsequent sips. Sharp short finish with lingering warmth.