Tastes

A touch underwhelmed with this to be honest. Drinks more like a Bourbon and not even necessarily a high rye mashbill Bourbon. It's good, but I was expecting more. Also seems a bit too hot for a 105 proof. What's interesting is that a decent amount of water brings out much more spice. But alas, still well short of greatness.

OK, much better than the standard JD. Aroma is sweet with a hint of fruit and caramel.. Then you smell grainy/dusty corn. Flavor reminds me of Old Forrester and the Banana bread with notes of cinnamon that's then topped with a sugary caramel glaze. The good news here is that there is a balance of some nice spice. (therefore not too sweet). Several drops of water elevated the spice. I just realized I might be drinking my first "Dusty". Bottled 12/3/12

Bright copper color. Actually a really nice color. Aroma is of straight oak, maybe a note of cedar. The more I smell it, it's like when you use a chain saw and there is that cut wood with the slightest burned wood Aroma. As it opens a wave of sweetness and vanilla is just below the surface. Flavor, more sweetness than the Aroma hints, and this quickly gives way to warming spice and some menthol notes. Really long finish which is fantastic. Several drops of water bring out milk chocolate and this mixed with the spices makes me think of Mexican Chocolate.

Coconut, burnt brown sugar, tropical, pineapple Aroma, dark cherry after a couple drops of water. Black Pepper. Fantastic, moment of soapiness (good way) long finish. This was really enjoyable and I'm on the lookout for more.

(I'll leave the original review intact, but I've upgraded to a 4.0.. Stuff is very good & KC Store Picks remain the single best value in any store) There are days this is my peanut butter Bourbon and other days more vanilla with a nutty subtext. Interesting how it changes for me. I'm a big fan of the KC15 & KC Barrel Picks. This is essentially what you'd expect. A nice and subtly toned down version of those. When it's peanut butter day I love this.

Aroma is very fruity with some tropical notes. A whiff of Maple. Herbaceous in flavor with moments of mint. Maple moment in the flavor. (very subtle) it finishes quickly and is a bit thin on the tongue.

Wow, I really like this. The Aroma and flavor have a perfume like floral sense that reminds me a bit of Four Roses. Toasted biscuit notes and a wonderful spicy finish. I'm guessing a decent amount Rye in the mashbill. Finish is long and wonderful and warming. This is right up my alley. Really good stuff

Recently reviewed JW Red and admitted, like I do here that I have never been a fan of JW. In short, this is a little more honey vs the smoke that I found in the JW Red. I'm honestly no more fond of it vs the other. Just not my thing.

At a restaurant with the in laws and they had this. Perfect time to try. Reminded me of Early Times in flavor. A toffee, almost burnt caramel flavor was the bulk of the experience. Aroma was fairly light and matched the flavor notes to come. Really a single note front to back without much depth or finish. Moment of sweetness lingers. Wanted to taste it and I did. I'll be sure to leave this to others to mix with Coke. Cheers!

Really spectacular. Perfect Rye spice with some cinnamon and moments of honey and orange peel.