Tastes

This definitely nose is like a light whiskey, with a prominent grain note and some maltyness.   I actually enjoy the pallet a bit more than the nose is that corn whiskey sweetness really comes through but what brings it down as a very drying note and a whiskey that drinks much proofier than its 86 proof. Not bad once in a while but one I’m not going to reach for that often as the finish just provides a lot of harshness without much of the warming qualities you would like. Just tastes very young but I bought it pretty cheap so cant complain too much.

Fair amount of earthiness and barnyard comes through with some vanilla mix in kn the nise.  On the taste, that vanilla is the dominant note and the proof really provides a fair amount of bite on the pallet. The finish is short to medium and nothing stands out. Overall it’s fine, but not one I reach for that often, nor would buy again.

I am not a finished whiskey guy but Sagamore does it right. I can still taste the rye spice on the palate and through the nose but these guys use the double oak process to enhance the pour versus overpowering what you drink. That i can get behind. I get a coffee note off of this which is not a common note i pull from what i own, but again i am not a big finished whiskey enjoyer. I really appreciate what Sagamore is accomplishing here … very nice job and i wish all finished offerings were this good … enhancements on a bourbon or rye which you can still taste but that finished profile is not the dominant profile.

This is barely drinkable. Way over finished and that French Oak just overpowers the entire pour. And at $100 ot borders on criminal. Just an awful bottle … do not buy.

First off and doing this review, I have never had a bottle of bourbon that was corked … Meaning when I pull the stopper off, the cork broke half of it stuck in the bottle still. I had distrain off the cork and work on it for about 10 or 15 minutes to get everything out and rebottle it in the same bottle using an eagle rare stopper. I’m typically not a Lux Row lover, but this one was not too bad and perfectly drinkable. I picked up very traditional bourbon, notes on the nose, and surprisingly a few fruit notes. Those fruit notes did not translate to the taste, which drink a bit lower than it’s 107 proof with a bit of nuttiness and lingering spice. I do pick up some graininess, which I usually pick up in younger or less refined bourbons. My biggest criticism is the finish is extremely short in a bit drying which Is not what you want. I paid $30 for this so I can’t complain much and it’s perfectly serviceable bourbon and I’m sure I will go back To it from time to time. I’ll give it a standard three rating which I utilize for a bourbon That is good and drinkable. if I was served it, I’d be happy To drink it but wouldn’t look to come back to it necessarily. At the $30 price point I got it out. I’m happy at 45 or 50 I would not be

Notes pending but in short … buttery, very nice caramel, warming with longish finish and spice that coats palette.

A definte improvement over A122 however this offering is still a bit of a hot mess. Nosebis pkeasant and doesnt give off any real ethanol but youvknow you are ebtering some higher proof. A bit of sweetness on the nose and not really much oak …. So so overall. On the taste, the spice and pepper (proof) really ramps up on the backend of the taste and frankly thats the predominant note. A touch of sweetness but the spice (peculiar for a wheater) just overwhelms. Not a bottle i would recommend unless you are a Larceny hound. I guess these “A” offeribgs just arent my bag.

Tremendous rye that bourbon drinkers can really enjoy. Not a dilly rye but does cary a prominent amount of rye spice. Bit of cherry on the back end which is not characteristicly rye. Very nice finish whixh lingers warmly in the chest and some very pleasent spiciness remaining on the palate. How these guys pack the amount of flavor in a rye that is likely around 4 years old is very admirable. I wish the price was lower but honestly in 2023 with other brands raising prices this one becomes more inline as their prices have remained flat .

Enjoyable. Spicy and drinks proofier than a run of the mill 90 proofer (in a good way). I oaid around $45 so was good at that price but would not pay normal retail. Light on the normal caramel and vanilla profile … the spice really shines through with a bit of cherry so worth a pickup at the right price.

I was fortunate to have a generous 2 oz pour up in Maine for $35. I saw it hiding on a restaurant shelf back in the corner and inquired on the price and goven will never own the bottle jumped on it. One of the best bourbons i have ever tasted. Very soft and none of the proof comes through. Traditional notes but much more elevated than you will find in most any other bourbons you pull off the shelf. Almost buttery or velvety on the texture which really pulls this up to a very high level. You just dont find the mouth feel and roundness in many other offerings. The bottle goes well north of $1,000 secondary … plum ridiculous, but if i ever found one at a decent price or on trade I would jump at the chance.