Tastes
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Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey (2018 Special Release)
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed May 14, 2026Not impressed. Overoaked, a tad bitter, and proofy for 100 proof. If you loke an oaked bourbon (and rhis one is 7.5 years old) you may like but i dont find it that enjoyable. -
This is a solid bourbon for $40. It’s supposedly a blend of Jim Beam. and MGP. It’s got a nice spice on the back end. Indefinite leans into some of the beam profile, but not that nutty. My only criticism is that it does have a little bit of a grain note which is not my favorite, but it’s not bad. $40 for a 110 proof mostly Kentucky bourbon is pretty solid.
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Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selection Barrel Strength OESQ
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed April 8, 2026This was a store pick from Macs in ATL. Love 4R. One of my favorite distilleries. Always brag that ive never had a bad bottle of 4R. The stresk may be over. This bottle was very thin and honestly had very little taste. What’s more disappointing Is the fact that a store picked this bottle. And this wasn’t like Total Wine or a grocery store where they get the leftovers this liquor store actually picked this barrel. I really don’t understand. And what’s worse is I bought two bottles and now I’m stuck with two bottles that are not very good.. The only upside of this bottle is even 114 proof it had no proof on it. Normally, that’s a great thing at a higher proof, but it had no taste and was thin. It just wasn’t good. I really hope it opens up and giving it three stars is only because of the fact that I hope it opens up. So just as a test, I open up the same recipe only a non-store pic and tried it. It tasted like classic four roses. Wasn’t my favorite bottle of four roses I’ve ever had, but it tasted like four roses. So my pallet was in check it’s just not a good bottle. As I said, I hope it improves, but I’m not holding my breath. -
Old Forester President's Choice Bourbon (2025 Release)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed March 18, 2026Excellent. Darknfruit notes along with classic Old Fo traits youd expect. Spice on front of pallet. Longer finish. Viscous. -
3.25 may be a tad low but stand by the rating. My chief complaint is a definite grainy note that comes through. There’s a good amount of spice on the pallet, which I enjoyed, but it did have a touch of ethanol. I got the bottle for $45 and I’m fine with it, but I wouldn’t be rushing out to buy another one. I’ve seen some people do blinds against the Weller antique 107. I did the same line in the Weller, crushed the BB
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Jackson Purchase Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. 1 Full Proof
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed February 3, 2026 (edited March 4, 2026)Enjoyable. Nice classic nose eith just a touch of astringency. Taste follows the nose …. just a tad hit but again nothing that is offputting. Finish is warming and a highlight of the pour. Good initial batch from them. Definitely beyltter than the new 4 year full proof rrom Willett and cheaper. If you have a choice pick this one k er the Willett. -
Willett Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
Bourbon — Kentucky , USA
Reviewed February 1, 2026 (edited February 7, 2026)Not bad but juST OK. Nose is very nice and doesnt not cone across proofy. A bit of fruit . Finish yoi definitely get some of that sweet corn but not grainy. Taste is the low point. It comes across proofy with little depth and mainly heat … likely due to the age. There are many better full proof bourbons on the shelf for a lower price point. Got at retail so not upset, but would not buy another.
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