Tastes
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1792 Full Proof Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 26, 2021 (edited November 4, 2021)Solid. Strong cinnamon note. It fills an opportune pricing slot above “value” ($20-$25) and below “better” ($30-$35) and is priced appropriately. That said, if I’m not serving a better or premium bourbon, I’d probably grab a different value bottle for a party. 1792 just doesn’t knock my socks off - there’s l cheaper bottles to get excited about, and better quality bottles for a bit more. This would be a no brainer at that $20ish, so I’m certainly not mad about paying $28. All that said, the presentation and overall quality is commendable, and my guests really appreciated it. -
Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 30, 2021 (edited August 7, 2021)Eagle Rare killer, same age statement and proof make them comparable. Accessible and priced right. A great bar staple. -
Reasonably competent blend but lacks any sort of complexity or refinement. Tastes somewhat similar to a Japanese whisky, but to me that’s Scotch in general. The Japanese oak barrel aging didn’t seem to add anything positive compared to other Chivas juice. Outrageously over-priced at $50, but I picked it up at $25 on clearance. It’s fine at that price.
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Plantation O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum
Navy Rum — Multiple Countries
Reviewed July 29, 2021 (edited August 26, 2023)An absolute punch in the face in the best possible way. O.F.T.D. is your secret weapon for tiki cocktails and works best as a base spirit or as a topper to float. Embrace the funk, the concentration of flavors, and the ridiculous proof. This exotic blend from three diverse locales will stimulate your senses even in the fruitiest and sweetest of tropical cocktails. If you’re brave enough to sip it, make sure you gave it some time to open up, otherwise it will burn your mouth out. That said, it’s a delightfully worthwhile adventure, and you’ll be able to experience some of the most exciting flavor profiles in the rum world.
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