Tastes

This is a great bourbon for the price(as are most BiB). Smells like a Rickhouse. Vanilla, carmel, graham cracker up front with a peppery burn medium finish. It’s a nice everyday drinker that I wish would stick around.

Rich caramel and corn smell with a little hint of seasoned oak, cinnamon. This has viscous mouth feel that coats the tongue and lips. I get hints of apple a first with heavy Carmel and then a light cinnamon at the end. It’s smooth with little burn. It tastes like an older, more dense Buffalo Trace(go figure). Between the two, I choose this every time. Especially, when I can get it for only about $3 more.

The price point makes this an easy 5 star bourbon. If it were twice the price, it would still be a 4 star to me. It’s good neat, with water/ice, or in a cocktail. It makes a great Manhattan.

This is a solid pour, and a great value. The flavors are a little too soft and muted for my taste, so I don’t regularly buy it. However, I would recommend it to anyone just getting into bourbon or who prefers a lower proof unique single barrel.

These are great, especially when you can find store barrel picks. I always have an open bottle rotating on my shelf.