Tastes

Working on my rating methodology and determining how my average rating lands. That said, ECSB has grown on me some; I was not impressed at first pour but with time, I’ve made peace with this bottle. That sweet, corny shine hits the nose with that cherry almost grenadine undertone. The palate is a boxing match between oak and meager heat being refereed by a Luden’s cough drop.

Certainly beautiful, a smooth and wonderful companion with that Twizzler note I hunt for voraciously. Nothing offensive, everything harmonizing and in balance. At times almost too rich, but hey, I’d rather pace myself over decadence rather than heat any day. The peat hides like an Easter egg.

This bottle of Michter’s taught me how important choice of glass is. Truly better than my original taste. Would I buy again? Not my first choice, but I’d choose it over many bourbons I’ve had before.

Young, unruly. The nose has something green to it: almost bay leaves, but closer to crunchy oak leaves. Wants to be sweet, but almost like paint. Taste is mellow initially but followed by a wave of chaotic mixed messages. Like... well, like riding an elk, actually.

Something interesting going on here... there wants to be nuts, and baking spices but there’s an iodine/tannin note that is having no patience for any tomfoolery. The oak gives your tongue splinters but the finish and nose repents.

Moderately inoffensive, like a wingman. There to help; but not gonna steal the show.

There’s so much right with Maker’s and very little wrong with it... I’m always astonished by anyone who can maintain consistency at volume.

If you like hops, you’ll like this.

A really strong, hard to produce, discontinued offering. Absolutely suits the 7S stable, but like Czar’s more friendly cousin. Chocolate, and coffee and then hops show up and start smashing up the place.