Tastes

When I have this it bubbles between 3.75 and 3.5. Overall, it is good bourbon: a little hot, a lot of flavor, a short finish, but pretty good.

So good! Vanilla, nuttiness, and pure deliciousness. It is in my top 5 of bourbons.

It has been some time since I had this. For the first time I got cherry cough syrup in my first sip; never had this before! I usually get peanut butter, which is what I got in my second sip. Maybe Freska on my palate influenced that first taste?

This was a new purchase for me, it is exclusive to Liquor Barn in Lexington. Lots of heat, on the palate, some caramel, fruit and smoke flavor. It has a long finish.

I got this and the Bonded. For the money, it is really pretty good. I gave it a 4 star review because it is good proof and good flavor for a great price. I am a Benchmark fan.

Sweet! This is actually way better than it’s price tag. I also bought the full proof and found the Bonded to be really good. Honestly, for the price, proof, and flavor this is worth it!

Decent bourbon, better than regular Four Roses and it is a pleasant supper. It isn’t my favorite but I keep finding myself finishing a bottle every few months.

I like this bottle: reasonable proof to be an afternoon bottle but some interesting notes of flavor. It was an ABC special release and it changed my mind about Dickel.

This is usually my second pour. Tonight I had Calumet 15 and then had this. It is so sweet: not much on the nose but the palate is sweet with burn (like a Cinnamon Fireball). For the money it is a great one to enjoy after a higher cost pour. Got this at Costco in Lexington, and they have it every time I have been there.

I like this a lot. I also have Calumet 16, which is even better, but this is really good. Nice wood/oak flavors, brown sugar, more bitter than sweet, it’s good.