Tastes

Oh man, the nose on this is fantastic! Perfumed, floral, caramel, anise, chocolate, orange peel, leather and vanilla. 4.5 Palate: Somewhat young, bitter, sweet, oaky, caramel, cocoa, spice and a bit of vanilla and butterscotch. 3.5 Finish: Long & peppery, light caramel and citrus. 3.25 Averaged out to 3.75

Ok, ok, I repent in sack cloth and ashes for my previous review. Retasted this after tasting Kentucky Owl batch No. 2 and it’s not far behind, not as refined and rich, but a solid rye, verging on really good. Review of the Kentucky Owl pending.

Laphroaig wears Sherry well, all the best of the 10 year, blended with beautiful sherry notes. Simply delicious!

Blackwell’s Winter Pick, Barrell #18365, finished 8 months in Amontillado cask, 49.1 ABV The amontillado adds a nice berry/nut component to the usual American Prairie notes, it’s a little rough around the edges and hot on the finish, yet somehow compelling to drink.

Mission liquor Store pick, Barrel #24310. Cinnamon candy, but not like red hots, more mellow. Delicious!

This bottle is almost empty now, coming up on two years open. It’s evolved over time to become a smooth, sweet, mellow, tasty bourbon.

Rich, warm, apple, spices, brown sugar and pleasing maltiness.