Tastes

Second taste. Really enjoying this. Vanilla and smooth

Okay nose. Vanilla forward. Mild burn on finish.

Lots of vanilla and oak. And incredibly smooth for 107 proof.

First tasting, served neat. This is a dark whiskey, really like the color. Definitely get some sweetness on the nose. Taste is sweet as well, lots of vanilla/caramel. The sweetness lingers on the tongue. Where it's falling short of me is the finish. The finish to me is pretty harsh. But not a proof harshness, as I've also been sipping Jim BiB which is also 100 proof. There's a flavor I can't quite place on the finish that comes across pretty harsh and lingers for a bit, ruining the experience. I paid $18 for this, and glad I did not pay more. I'll try with ice next visit to see if that improves the finish.

Sweeter than my typical preference, but fairly smooth with a sharp alcohol bite on the finish

Soft/velvety texture from the wheat. But not as thick as Makers. I still get a little spice despite the lack of rye. Sweet upfront, with a strong note of vanilla on the finish.

I found this to have a very off putting flavor when sampled neat. Mixes well though.

Heavy alcohol on the nose, but pretty smooth. Just not a very deep/interesting bourbon.

Definitely not as sweet as other bourbons due to the Rye. But lighter since it’s a bit lower proof. I get some of the honey, with the spice on the back. Good bottle, but a bit overpriced imho.