Tastes
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Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel Strength
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 19, 2024 (edited February 29, 2024)She is a hot one!! The nose has immensely intense aromas of caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, sweet corn, and new leather. It also has an incredibly intense amount of peppery notes and rye spice. Further wafts bring out that oh so familiar masticated banana note as well as apricot. Very complex and oh so inviting. The palate is warm as this is a proofy pour, but the amount of flavor is immense. Black pepper, black tea, and leather mix with the caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar coating the mouth from the teeth to the throat. The finish is incredibly long and a salivation of the mouth occurs awaiting the next sip. This is very rare in my area appearing once every 3 or 4 years and always worth purchasing. Nose: 4.5/5 Taste: 4/5 Overall: 4.25/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Special Occassion133.99 CAD per Bottle -
For a product that is triple oaked, the aromas on the nosing come through very muted. Caramel, and artificial vanilla are the dominant notes but oak is present in the background. A wine note is also present reminiscent of that found perhaps in Angel's Envy bourbon. On the palate the caramel makes itself very known with the spices gently warming the throat. Brown sugar, vanilla, and toffee are also present. The finish is medium to long which was unexpected as the offering is only 85% APV. Very pleasant and too be honest better than I expected from the reviews I read. Overall rating: Nose: 3.5/5 Taste: 4/5 Overall: 3.75/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Daily Drinker39.99 CAD per Bottle
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Complex nose consisting of vanilla, green apple, honey, grapefruit zest, and seawater spray. Letting it sit a while brings out apricot, melon and unripened pear. The palate consists of vanilla, honey, salt water brine, and green apple. I find this to become better and better the more it is allowed to sit and breathe. I did not add any water to this or expose it to cold air or ice but I suspect that the profile would almost completely change. Nose: 4/5 Taste: 3.75/5 Overall 3.75/5 Repurchase: NO (Allocated bottle in my region and I don't feel it is worthy of the asking price). Type: Special Occasion133.99 CAD per Bottle
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On the nose a huge amount of vanilla and rye spice hit first mellowing into notes of cherry, caramel, and brown sugar. The spices continue to infiltrate the nasal passage causing you to think that the proof is much higher than the 107. The spiciness is very apparent on the palate and immediately attacks the throat with warmth. The teeth and roof of the mouth are completely coated with caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, and notes of white grapefruit and apricot. The finish is long lasting and continues to deliver flavors. Further sips replenish the mouth with the full flavors this bourbon has to offer. This is a very complex and gorgeous offering. Jim Beam has done well here. Nose: 3.75/5 Taste: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.25/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Friday Night Pour/Special Occasion94.99 CAD per Bottle
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Nose is caramel, vanilla, banana, and semi sweet dark chocolate with a tinge of orange peel and a wee bit of clove. On the palate the vanilla and caramel come on strong coating the tongue and back of the throat. There is the slightest amount of spice but it is very mild and almost indiscernible with the amount of sweetness this rum puts out. The finish is fairly long and quite welcoming. a very enjoyable pour. Nose: 3.75/5 Taste: 4.25/5 Overall: 4/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Friday Night Pour48.99 CAD per Bottle
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On the nose it has tons of caramel and brown sugar with vanilla bean. Also apparent is a banana being fried in sugar mixed with a light cocoa and pineapple. Very aromatic and rich. The taste is very different to the nosing with a very spice forward first sip that has a very strong black molasses note. The flavor lasts an eternity with the molasses becoming very potent. Further sips provide evidence of the vanilla and caramel but the fruits are difficult to pick up. The molasses note continues to come through. This rum has the spiciness to enhance any rum cocktail and can be drank neat but, beware the bitter note from the molasses note. Nose: 3.75/5 Taste: 3.25/5 Overall: Overall 3.5/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Daily Drinker/Cocktail Mixer47.99 CAD per Bottle
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The nose is super sweet. Vanilla and butterscotch are predominant followed by candied apricot and pineapple. There is also a mild amount of spice perhaps a nutmeg or clove that adds to the fragrance. The taste is super sweet, almost a liqueur. The pineapple and apricot make themselves known but are overshadowed by the super sweet vanilla and butterscotch notes. This would give Bumbu a run for the sweetness crown. Too sweet for my palate but would make a wonderful cocktail. Nose: 4/5 Taste: 3.5/5 Overall: 3.75/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Special Occasion (guests with a sweet tooth)39.99 CAD per Bottle
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The nose is a fresh stripped vanilla bean mixed with caramel and pineapple chunks. There is a slight peppery note, but gets overshadowed by the sugars. On the palate, the vanilla is immediately apparent. A burnt sugar follows making the sip taste of a Creme Brulé. The finish is rather quick but is super sweet. Further sips add a tinge of peppery heat to the throat with the sugars coating the teeth making the mouth salivate. This is far better than the Flor de Cana 12 year. Fantastic rum. Nose: 3.75/5 Taste 4.25/5 Overall: 4/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Friday night Pour/Special Occassion70.99 CAD per Bottle
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This bourbon has a delightful nose rich in caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, and a ton of grape. In addition to the sugary notes is a splendid amount of oak and rye spice. Some peppery notes come forward and fill the nasal passage. Tasting brings the sugars immediately which coat the palate and tongue making the mouth water for the next sip. The finish is rather fleeting, attributable to the low proof but is a mouthful of flavor. Lovely offering but rather overpriced. Nose: 4/5 Taste: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Friday night pour79.99 CAD per Bottle
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Knob Creek 9 Year Single Barrel Reserve
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 29, 2023 (edited October 7, 2023)The nose is sweet and spicey. Sweet notes of maple syrup, vanilla, caramel, and ripe red apple are mixed with spicey oak, rye and black pepper notes. Further wafts relinquish citrus and melon. Sipping it fills the throat with the spices but not in an overpowering manner. The roof of the mouth begins to salivate from the sugars coating the teeth and palate. The proof does not go unnoticed with some ethanol notes also adding to the flavor profile and creating a long lasting finish. This is a very good bourbon and for the price bats well above its price point. Adding a few drops of water releases more of the melon and citrus notes as well as the nuttiness associated with Jim Beam products. I like the standard 100 proof 9 year Knob Creek but like this one even more. Overall Impression: Nose - 4.25/5; Taste 4.25/5; Finish 4.0/5 Overall 4.25/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Friday night Pour/Special Occasion59.99 CAD per Bottle
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