Tastes
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Seasonally appropriate deep orange hue to the amber body. Slow-forming legs with a ring of beads that never moves. Nose is loaded with baking spices but shows granny Smith apples, toasted oak, orange peel and hints of vanilla and cobwebby corners of the barn. Grandma's wooden jewelry box... A wood paneled supper club. This is cozy and interesting. Finish is long but thins out quickly, but there's a return of a sticky vanilla bean that hangs on for a remarkable amount of time before sending off with old oak panels, or an unused wood shop.44.99 USD per Bottle
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George Dickel 13 Year Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky (Fall 2008)
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed October 20, 2022 (edited November 28, 2022)Dark copper/tarnished brass in color a few legs form after quite a bit of time... Hangs on the glass as one big sheet. Nose is loaded with rich oak and leather with dark chocolate covered cherries. Hints of baking spices pop through, along with a faint note of malted milk balls. Instantly warming, it's sweetness is present, but not the main player until the mid palate/early finish. The finish is long and interesting, unfolding in the reverse of the nose. A wonderful cherry wood character mingles with barrel char and burnt caramel. I definitely pick up the lemon peel/citrucy thing too It loosens up and reveals some vanilla with a few drops of water. I'm disappointed that the price is up to $49.99, but I'll still snap up every one I see.49.99 USD per Bottle -
Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed October 8, 2022 (edited October 20, 2022)Dark, slightly tarnished copper color. Lots of legs. Slow forming, but fast to run. Nose shows baking spice through creamed corn, vanilla, musty stored grains from the malted barley, hints of burnt caramel and chocolate. Sweet up front, it gives way to a Mid palate is oak, clove, nutmeg and then a slightly bitter woody tone. Finish is medium to long. Not complex, but there's a wonderful note of chocolate covered nuts that hangs around and pops through the sweet, rich dark caramel. Next time I roll through Kentucky, I'm buying a case of this. It's just worth having on the shelf and such an incredible value. There's nothing to write home about, but it's bourbon, and that's great. -
Brought back from TX by John. Quite dark in color... Mahogany tones. Super sticky for a whiskey this proof. Nose is cacao, plenty of malt, oak, and undertones of baking spice. Soft and syrupy on the palate, wildly drinkable for the proof, the slight sweetness and creamy caramel balance out the heat from the spice and the alcohol. Dark malted milk balls linger with tons of oak. Really opens up and stretches out with a bit of water in it... Medium to long finish is dominated by the grain bill. It's interesting and quite tasty... Not mind blowing, but I'd be glad to have another!
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Pale golden straw color with wide, slow moving legs. Nose is what I'd expect based on the EW family: light toasted bread and caramel seep through vanilla, freshly split dry oak, hints of rye grains and baking spice. Nothing super exciting, but it's all in there. A bit dry and woody on the palate. The hint of sweetness fades quickly, but leaves a finish of decent length. Some herbal/baled hay tones hang on and a bit of stickiness holds it all together. It's drinkable neat and does make a good old fashioned. Excellent value.
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch Rye 4 Year
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 22, 2022 (edited January 8, 2023)Tarnished brass in color. Only a few slow-forming legs. Quite sticky indeed. Nose is a shock: herbal, fruity and floral... Bordering on perfumey... notes of sage, white grapes, danjou pear, jasmine and spring spruce tips. The barrel sneaks in a bit, but it's background noise until it reappears on the finish... It's a bit oily in texture and nudges the edge of cloying at first. There's a bit of an analgesic quality and I can't tell if it's mint and clove or just the ethanol. This is balanced, in part, by the tart apple, clove, licorice, and floral explosion. The finish is where the barrel finally has a chance to shine. Buttered toast, fresh cut green saplings and a hint of coconut push through the lingering "perfume". It's definitely a wild ride up to the edges of what I've come to expect out of an American rye. It's interesting and an excellent quality product for sure... It's just not my favorite.63.99 USD per BottleWest Corner Liquor Store -
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Straight Bourbon (NAS)
Bourbon — Indiana (bottled in West Virginia), USA
Reviewed August 15, 2022Well. They're not wrong. It's obvious that it's MGP juice... Which isn't a bad thing at all. Caramel, vanilla, a hint of pear or green apple and a nice dose of toasted oak. There are some herbal undertones in there as well... A bit of alfalfa or clover perhaps... It reminds me of an early morning walk through pastures in late spring. Mostly sweeth throughout, it yields a bit to some spice and wood, mid-palate. Medium finish shows some notes of cacao and leather. Although nothing special, it is superbly drinkable and an excellent value.36.99 USD per BottleYankee Spirits - Discount Liquors, Wines, and Beers -
Dark golden with copper hues. Nose is heavy vanilla with a hint of tart berries and a bit of rye spice. Undertones of mint and burnt sugar. Soft mouthfeel with a touch of heat on the way out. Quite woody on the finish, but not in a bad or overpowering way. It's a "lighter" bourbon and certainly fits the WT line... The massive vanilla presence is a bit unique, and quite delicious.15.5 USD per PourPlan B Burger Bar - West Hartford
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Bardstown Bourbon Co. Fusion Series #7
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 7, 2022 (edited September 4, 2022)Dark straw in color, sparse, slow moving legs. Nose shows a fair contribution of rye: green apple, golden raisins, toast, vanilla, light caramel and a bit of clove. Soft, but warm, ... Creamed corn and butterscotch give way to toasted oak and butter pecan ice cream, and notes of raspberries. There's a hint of malt sneaking in through every aspect. This is just superbly drinkable! -
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Discovery Series #7
Blended — (bottled in) Kentucky, Multiple Countries
Reviewed August 6, 2022 (edited December 27, 2022)Pale gold with a ruddy copper hue. Legs are reluctant to appear, but when they start forming there's lots. Nose is dark caramel, cherry, vanilla, weathered oak boards, a hint of rye and spice. Sweet and soft up front, an absolute flavor bomb! Stone fruit, milk chocolate, dried cherries, caramel, and rich maple and brown sugar notes. Long, drawn out finish returns the oak with a shift to baking chocolate and luxardo maraschino cherries. Alarmingly drinkable at the proof straight out of the bottle, yet a few drops of water stretch it out. This is absolutely wonderful. Well balanced, long finish and wildly rich and interesting.
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