Tastes

Funny enough this variation drinks more like a peated bourbon. It’s an excellent entry for someone who wants to venture into the scotch whisk(e)y world! You get those classic notes of sweet oak, vanilla, and caramel! But you also get strong notes of prunes and milke chocolate covered raisins. The finish is totally scotch…There is a sea salt and seaweed presence that hard to dismiss.

Not my favorite rye. But could be a great mixer! The black pepper is prominent. I do get some spearmint! I will say the finish is not bad at all. There’s a slight licorice pressense as well as some herbs and oak.

There are moments when an 80 proof bourbon is exactly what you need! This is borbon (caramel, vanilla, and some light brown sugar. Nothing complex and nothing that commands your attention!

This is such an interesting bottle!! There is that Heaven Hill nuttiness (toasted almonds) upfront, but on the mid-palate I get huge coconut cream pie and slight milk chocolate vibes. The finish is super refreshing…It surprisingly has this cold menthol/herbal presence. *Definitely has slight hints of cloce and cinnamon* Let’s just call this the Almond Joy of bourbons!

Im going to keep this simple! This is probably one of the most ‘smooth’ bourbons my palate has had in a long time! Im not a fan of the smooth description, but this is a bourbon I could sip on all day long. It is balanced and complex all the same!

In so many ways this is your standard Booker’s offering.. Full of peanuts and baking spices. But… The end of the palate is so good! It keeps me coming back! I get fall weather walnut caramel apples on stick with the finish! So sweet and the flavors linger!!!

Kentucky Owl! I was surprised by how different of a profile this bottle had. I first noticed while the mouthfeel was very young and thin, the flavor boast with lot of butterscotch and candied toffee. The mid-palate was floral and had faint hints of lemon citrus. The finish was short and underwhelming, but I did find notes of baking spcies.

I was personally expecting a bit more from this bottle. Although, I will say the quenessential bourbon notes are widely pronounced throughout the sipping experience. Notes of corn, caramel, sweet vanilla, and oak char are fully represented. Truly a classic and balanced bourbon.

Once again Tennessee whisky shines. *Some people love Dickel and others not so much* The mouthfeel allows for flavors to truly stick to the palate. Im getting loads of brown sugar and sweet granola up front. The mid-palate has hints of leather and rich tobacco which I appreciate! On the finish im getting a lot of oak char, deep tannins, and that charcoal-Lincoln County process is fully represented. On of my favorite Tennessee offerings.

Crazy enough but Tennessee whiskey just hits different! The leather! The charcoal! The sweet vanilla! A bit wildflower honey! Just a lovely easy sipper!