Tastes
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Booker's Bourbon Batch 2018-03 "Kentucky Chew"
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 13, 2019 (edited July 17, 2020)Impressions, newer bottle, no water added: Strong aromas of salted caramel, peanuts, Red Hots, and acetone on the nose, which carry through on the palate, with the Red Hot notes dominating the mid-palate and finish. The mouthfeel begins full and creamy, but quickly becomes prickly and spicy. It stops just short of becoming astringent, finishing on an oaky diet cola note. As expected, the finish is powerfully hot and long, but enjoyably so. The neck pours were a bit heavy on the peanut notes, but oxidation has brought the caramel and spice notes into better focus. It's a bit too savory for my tastes, but it's a very well-made and engaging dram. It takes water well, and becomes really approachable around a 1:6 ratio. Update: with 1/3 bottle remaining, the cherry cola flavors have really come into focus and the bourbon shows a nice balance of sweet and tart. This one really improves over time.50.0 USD per Bottle -
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B518
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed March 24, 2019 (edited September 24, 2021)Of the two I've tried to date, this is absolutely my favorite. A stunning nose that presents a heady bouquet of charred oak, glazed salted caramel, salt, and faint hints of lavender. The palate largely follows the nose, though the bourbon really takes its time to expose each flavor. Salted caramel then vanilla, then oak, then anise and mint. Everything is unique, balanced, and engaging. The finish is long and inviting, with many of the flavors, particularly the oaky and floral ones, gently playing until the finish. It's hard to chase rare whiskies, when juice this good is so readily available.59.99 USD per Bottle -
Compass Box Flaming Heart 15th Anniversary Limited Edition
Blended Malt — Scotland
Reviewed March 3, 2019 (edited February 22, 2021)107.99 USD per Bottle
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