Tastes

Smooth. The lingering taste was more like banana or some ‘lighter/sweet’ fruit, maybe apricot or apple.

A very smooth upfront taste when served neat. Light caramel color, just a hint of reddish. Aroma definitely had a sweet caramel, maybe a hint of banana lingering between a Woodsy scent. Caramel and toffee upfront taste, very smooth with little burn. Some dark fruit (plum? Currant, blackberry?) finish.

Fun. Not much burn and caramel apple very up front for a 110 proof. Definitely ok with a large ice cube, you won’t miss any complexity. It’s apple. But, an easy end to a nice dinner while others enjoy their desert. I wouldn’t have it in my ‘tight’ collection, but glad I tried it.

So smooth. Drink neat, no ice, because it’s a great neat sipper. A friend picked up two bottles for me. Originally, I stated in this review it was an 80 proof. I didn’t check the bottle, it assumed from the non-heat and smoothness it was in the low end of the range. It was pointed out they’re 90 proof. Thanks!

This rich sweet-forward pour BRINGS THE HEAT. The nose easily detects caramel, molasses, baked brown sugar and cinnamon. The palette is immediately hit with a burn and peppery spice on the tip of the tongue, while sweet flavors of molasses and vanilla flow over the sides of tongue in back. A thick mouth feel that’s enjoyable while the heat flairs up and spreads throughout your mouth, throat, and body. I added several drops of water from a straw, several times. I want to try their lower ABV for comparison. Might enjoy it better. Usually, I lean toward high proof for complexity and richness and feel the burn isn’t as noticeable after the 3rd or 4th sip. Not the case with this Taylor, that burn never seemed to let up until water was added and many sips were taken. I did have a rough spot on my tongue which may have affected that.

Love love love this. Rich caramel, toasted brown sugar, sweet fruit pie immediately on the palette. Surprisingly little heat for this proof. Complex mix of flavors follows the upfront sweetness, including cinnamon, vanilla, and more.

Initial buttery flavor, barely a hint of sweet but it’s there just at first, followed by some peppery, slight smoky aftertaste.

Very flavorful and aromatic. Strong baked brown sugar caramel deep and lingering on the nose. Palette is very baked sugary desert strong undertones with various sweet toppings that fluctuate with each sip... buttery toffee... gingery cupcake...