Tastes

Spicy on the front end, brown sugar on the back. Very surprised how good this was.

Nose-Orange citrus, cherries, almonds Palate-Rich, thick, oily, sweet, with slight oak spice. Cherries and oak and the back end. Finish- Medium-long, dry. The spice sticks around and so do the cherries. Conclusion-A great bourbon in the $35-50 range, but not worth the insane secondary prices. It’s little brother, OWA, is the better bourbon.

Nose-Caramel, baking spice, leather. Very good nose. Palate-The flavor hits you immediately. I get lots of spice and pepper, and it’s a thick, chewy mouthful. The sweetness of the wheat comes on the backend. Lots of bold flavor for a 107 proof bourbon. Strong oak on the backend as well. Finish-Long and spicy, but the sweetness is still there. Dry finish. Conclusion-This pour is more complex than most bourbons that I’ve had that are three times the price and twice the age. Unbelievable pour.

Sweet and pleasant, a very easy bourbon to sip. This would be what I would recommend to anyone who is new to bourbon. It’s not very complex, but for $17.99, it’s unbeatable.

130.6 Bottled 11-1-16 Nose- Stunning nose. Think regular Blanton’s, but on steroids. Lots of orange citrus, dried fruits, and caramel. It smells like a wether’s original candy. Alcohol is slightly noticeable, but at 130 proof very muted. Palate-This is one HOT bourbon. It is very thick and chewy, but I couldn’t quite pick out notes due to the heat. I added 4 drops of water and this opened up beautifully. Water brought out the sweetness. Honey, butterscotch, vanilla, and that wonderful black pepper. Oak and pepper on the back end of the palate. Finish-The heat comes back on the back end, but in an amazing way. The finish is dry, but very long. It allows you to think about your sip before diving back in for more. I get lots of the rye spice and dry fruit. Conclusion-I love barrel proof bourbons and admittedly I’m a huge fan of Blanton’s, but this takes my love affair to another level. This is my favorite pour that I’ve ever had. SFTB could easily be the sixth offering in the BTAC