Tastes
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Broad Branch Big Winston Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed January 23, 2021 (edited March 25, 2021)Dark golden with a hint of red. Nice slow legs with sticky curtains. Molasses, corn, deep barrel char and black cherry. Tons of corn and barrel contribution front to finish. A dry cornflake sense. Lots of sweetness sticks around with some chocolatey notes and plenty of oak. If anything, it lacks nuance and smooth transitions between the flavors... But it's all there. This really is very good for a first release. Lacks nuance and smooth transitions between phases, but it's delicious. -
Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 23, 2021 (edited March 25, 2021)Absolutely sticks to the glass... Beautiful beads. Golden amber. Nose is coconut, tons of vanilla and hints from rye. Maybe a bit of orange peel. Soft, but warm mouthfeel. Some mint comes in on the palate. Sticky, fruity finish with peanuts and more coconut. -
Kirkland Small Batch Tennessee Bourbon 7 Year
Bourbon — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed January 23, 2021 (edited August 19, 2022)Dark golden, some brick tint. Definite notes of rye, a bit of barn must. Some herbal notes: eucalyptus or rosemary. Corn is the biggest presence. A bit too much of an ethanol kick. Kind of rough around the edges... Wonderful sweetness coats the mouth. chocolate, barrel, corn and toasted coconut and almond milk. Too much ethanol on the nose, but it's still enjoyable Outstanding value -
If you want to know what corn brings to a bourbon, this'll get you there. Dark chestnut color. Lots of barrel on the nose. Corn, barrel char, a bit of ethanol. Molasses and dark caramel. Lots of ripe fruits, and a bit of baking spice. Sweet all the way through out, chocolate and more baking spice with a near cola character to it. Peanut brittle that's almost burnt. Corn and barrel all over this. Really quite enjoyable, even if it lacks dimension on the finish.79.99 USD per Bottle
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Mellow Corn Bottled in Bond Whiskey
Corn — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 16, 2021 (edited February 7, 2021)Very light straw color. Thin, slow moving legs. Nose shows plenty of ethanol, corn, a bit of mint, some hints of light caramel, maybe a little rye discernable. Not much going on, flavor-wise. Not bad, just completely unexciting. Some dry oak, a bit of caramel. Mint notes throughout mingle with vanilla and salty peanuts. It really isn't bad. Just completely un exciting15.99 USD per Bottle -
Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed January 12, 2021 (edited January 22, 2021)Pale straw color, sticky with wide legs. Nose is honey, with tree fruit, berries, a hint of salty smoke. Thin mouthfeel. Light caramel, sweet berries and honey, a bit of warmth on the back of the tongue. Nothing exciting, but it's drinkable and pleasant. -
Amber hued, dark golden. Lots of thick legs. Plenty of rye contribution on the nose. Mint, barn must, fresh cut old oak boards, some tobacco notes. Wonderfully complex. Something perfumey in there. Fairly sweet on the front, somewhat oily... mid palate brings out plenty of spice, coconut, burnt sugar. Long finish is mostly dry, woody and spicy. A lot going on here... Not sure I'd pony up for the hefty price tag...
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Pale straw. Really sticks to the glass. Nose is woody (cedar?) and herbal (rosemary and eucalyptus) some barn must and spice from the rye. A hint of vanilla. Soft, full mouth feel followed immediately by some heat and spice, then gives way to a sweetness that mingles with the spice. Cornflakes, coconut, and vanilla frosting on the way out yielding to warming spices, cedar and eucalyptus. This is better than the last couple bottles I've had, which were now a few years back. A solid $30 bottle.
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Virginia Distillery Co. Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky
Blended Malt — Multiple Countries
Reviewed January 3, 2021 (edited May 13, 2021)Amber hued. Nice sticky legs. Nose loaded with port, cacao, tart berries and some spice. Oak hidden in the background. Moderate to full body, berries, chocolate and some warming spice on the back. Lots of smoke and dry grains. This is pleasant and enjoyable. Good balance.
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