Tastes
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Larceny Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 3, 2018 (edited August 26, 2019)Color: The color on this wheated bourbon is a gorgeous copper, with very thin but pretty viscous legs. Nose: The nose starts off with caramel and wildflowers. Vanilla ice cream and honey add their sweetness to the bouquet as well. There are also notes of red apple and cinnamon. Taste: The palate consists of notes like sweet corn, dill, honey, and brown sugar. Finish: The finish doesn't last too long or have much burn at all leaving an almost cinnamon dessert aftertaste. Thoughts: This is a dang fine bourbon! If I had the keys to the vault that held this bourbon, I might be tempted to snag some for myself too. Honestly with this quality at the price point at which it's offered, this is a steal! (Pun maybe intended.) Sláinte!30.0 USD per Bottle -
Bird Dog 10 Year Very Small Batch Bourbon (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 26, 2018 (edited September 3, 2018)Color: I’m currently comparing this 10 year old with its standard NAS younger brother. The color is noticeably darker, the color of polished mahogany. Also the legs are more viscous than the entry level Bird Dog and they stick around for a bit. Nose: This bourbon has a darker, sweeter, and more complex nose than the other. Cherries, pine, vanilla, as well as cut grass notes take you on a little adventure. There are heavy oak notes woven throughout too. Taste: Sweet apples mingle with oaky notes on the forefront. Cherries come back to the palate too. Salted caramel candy you'd give your wife as a gift definitely contrasts the Halloween reject taste of the standard Bird Dog. Finish: The long finish starts out sweet, but still leaves your mouth with the feeling of a dry wine. There's a Redvine candy flavor you're left with as well. Thoughts: This bourbon definitely steps up Bird Dog’s game. It's tasty and complex, without being overwhelming. Though they may specialize in flavored whiskey, their 10 year old can really stand on its own. Well done guys!1.5 USD per Pour -
Color: So comparing this Kentucky bourbon to it’s 10 year old brother, it’s obviously and noticeably lighter. The color is an old gold in my Glencairn glass and the legs are very thin and watery. Nose: The nose possesses lemon zest and orange notes, caramel, barn hay, and a hint of car exhaust. Taste: The taste is pretty basic. Nothing worthy of writing home about. A little oaky tannins, some leftover Halloween caramels that nobody wanted, with some green grapes and grapefruit as well. Finish: The finish is dry with an almost dry white wine aftertaste. Leaving also an almost “sparkly” mouthfeel. Thoughts: This bourbon is decent. I'm glad I tried it; It won't be a favorite of mine or anything, but if you look at the brand as a whole, it kinda makes sense their bourbon won't stand out on its own because they are a brand that specializes in flavored whiskeys. Now for the most part that's not my thing, but if it's yours, these are your people! I'm afraid though Bird Dog’s entry bourbon though isn't really my thing. Sorry guys!1.5 USD per Pour
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Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed August 24, 2018 (edited October 19, 2018)Color: The color I find on this single barrel Tennessee whiskey is a tawny orange color, And the legs are thinner than what I would expect from a whiskey with a 47% ABV. Nose: The nose starts off with heavy oak, and a Jack signature banana note, but the banana on this one is not as overwhelming as on the Gentleman Jack. Vanilla pudding also has a note in there with a hint of cinnamon spice. There’s also a smell reminiscent of camping, and waking up to the smell of the smoldering remains of your campfire. After adding a few drops of water, the nose gives off a pumpkin spice latte note too. Taste: After getting past the heat, the palate holds notes of salted caramel and almond. Notes of strawberry Twizzlers welcome you on the front end and graham crackers send you home at the end of the swallow. Adding a few drops of water adds a cherry note to the mix as well. Finish: It's a medium length finish leaving you with a graham cracker aftertaste after the initial heat. After a few drops of water, there's a peach note on the finish too. Thoughts: I really like the nose on this whiskey. Really every step in the process is interesting and complicated and delicious! It was still really good before, but after adding a few drops of water it became so much better for me personally. I would buy this again, which I'm grateful for because I thought I had been turned off to Jack Daniel's, but this dram thankfully proved me wrong. Sláinte!50.0 USD per Bottle -
Color: The color on this blended scotch is a nice straw color. The legs are thin, but hold on for a bit. Nose: The nose starts off the show with red apple sweetness, honey, and a hint of briny peat. Taste: The palate is very pleasant with honey notes, a salted almond taste, with a note of vanilla as well. Finish: The finish is a mellow crescendo that grows into a salty and slightly smoky apex and then fades into a shortish finale. Thoughts: This for me was a really good blend. I'm really happy I picked this up and I think many people would enjoy this. It's really popular so it isn't hard to find! Could you get something better for the price? Probably. But this is good, and definitely worth trying. Sláinte!40.0 USD per Bottle
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Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Discontinued)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 18, 2018 (edited August 19, 2018)Color: The color on this straight bourbon is a yellow gold, with really thin watery legs. Nose: The nose hits me as I raise the lid off my glen with a fist of car exhaust and nail polish to my nasal cavity, only to apologize with a kiss of honey, red apple, and oak wood shavings after a few minutes. Taste: The first taste has the same effect as the first smell - more of a punch than a firm handshake. After a couple minutes though it opens up and is more friendly. The palate is welcoming with sweet honey, cherry, and maybe a green grape and Red Vine candy note that flows into the finish. Finish: The finish is bizarre and took me a while to pin down, but there is a tingling mouthfeel and a kiwi aftertaste following the Red Vine note. Thoughts: This is a strange bourbon. It isn't bad! But it isn't something that I expected or maybe want again for a little while either. I really liked the complexity, but I didn't care for the turn off at the get go, but appreciated that it warmed up to me after a bit. Luxco Inc., you've put me in a hard place - do I dislike it, or am I a huge fan!? I'm not sure. Here's to another dram to find out! Sláinte!1.5 USD per Pour -
Axe and the Oak Colorado Mountain Bourbon Whiskey
Bourbon — Colorado , USA
Reviewed August 18, 2018 (edited July 10, 2020)Nose: The nose is sweet, corn notes and candy corn with a floral bouquet that marks this as a very approachable bourbon. Taste: The taste has a slightly stronger kick due to the higher alcohol content, but is sweet with caramel, vanilla, red cherries, and honey land on your pallet. It has a fresh almost minty finish. Opinion: This is a great whiskey. It's definitely a bourbon to have on your wish list, I think it's worth trying! If you live in or near Colorado Springs and don't want a whole bottle, the distillery and whiskey house are for sure worth visiting too! (Get the "Tobacco Old Fashioned"!) Cheers!35.0 USD per Bottle -
Color: The color on this blended scotch is light gold. The legs, I notice, are pretty watery and thin. Nose: On the nose I get salted caramel, brine, a red apple sweetness, and grain cereals. I find a little peaty smoke in the mix too. Taste: The taste is pretty simple but starts off sweet like honey for me. The rest is reminiscent of the nose with cereal grains and red fruits. Finish: The finish is kinda short to medium and leaves a dry mouthfeel as well as a smoky yet almost dry wine-like aftertaste. Opinion: As I am still currently new to the scotch game, I figured I'd try this one sooner rather than later. With Dewars being the #1 selling scotch in America there must be something to it. And you know, it may be pretty simple, but for a budget scotch, it's quite good! This would be good neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. I give it a thumbs up! Thanks Guys! Sláinte!22.0 USD per Bottle
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Color: The color of this Buffalo Trace product is a polished mahogany wood. Nose: The nose has basic notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, but it also boasts unique subtleties like sour gummy worms and pine needles. Taste: The palate matches the nose with oak, vanilla, and caramel notes with the addition of dark fruits like cherry and plum. Finish: The finish is short to medium in length. The aftertaste is smooth with very little burn, yet much like Chandler in Friends during Thanksgiving, slight bitterness popping up at the end. Opinion: I had heard good things about this bourbon from several people, but only tonight for a friend’s birthday did I finally pick up a bottle. Man, this bourbon sets a standard for budget bourbon! It was really tasty, really affordable, wasn't boring, and everyone at the party drank it neat and enjoyed it! I would highly recommend it to anyone! Buffalo Trace, well done and keep up the good work! Sláinte!13.0 USD per Bottle
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Old Forester Classic 86 Proof
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 6, 2018 (edited August 29, 2020)Color: The color on this bourbon is a beautiful auburn mahogany. Nose: The nose is sweet with notes of honey and cotton candy. Caramel syrup adds to the sweet aroma too with a hint of oak and leather to round it out. Taste: The palate is not as sweet as the nose, with yellow corn, lemon, wood notes primarily. Overall though, it's not too exciting. Finish: There's a medium finish and you're left with a tingling mouthfeel and a cinnamon/brown sugar aftertaste that lasts a short minute. Opinion: It’s a good standard dram, but it's nothing I'd get really excited about. For a budget bourbon it’ll do the trick, but I believe you can find better bangs for your bucks. Sláinte!0.99 USD per Pour
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