Tastes

After trying the Penelope Rio, I have officially turned into a fan of the Amburana finish. Not as good as the Rio but what is? This is a spicier finish and a bit rough around the edges. Finish hits you quick, is long and a bit untamed. More like Big Red compared to that cinnamon toast crunch that Rio has. My quest continues

So much better than the 13 year bonded. That stuff almost made me write off Dickel. That being said, much prefer the good stuff from Chattanooga and Jack. Don't be fooled by their age statements.

Very easy to drink. Smooth and non offensive. I get a very sweet corn flavor with this one. A bit dry. Faint mint and Oak presence. Too sweet for my taste. Was hoping to get that tobacco note the expert reviewer mentioned but I must have missed that. Similar to Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon Single Barrel in sweetness but smoother.

Being a Bookers fan, I have wanted to like this. But every time I revisit my bottle, I am disappointed. Light on the front, harsh, unrefined long finish on the other side. Nothing interesting about it. Definitely not worth it, especially for the price.

109.8 proof. Long finish, slight burn. Mint on nose and palate. Some oak comes out as you let it sit. Decent flavor but just missing for me, especially for the going price. Will have to try the 6 year.

Usually prefer higher proof bourbons but am pleasantly surprised with this one. Not too light like most other 90 proofs in my opinion. Has a good short finish with no burn. Oakey with a bit of leather. This stuff has been getting a lot of buzz. Although I can't find it on shelves, look forward to trying their many other offerings, especially their higher proof ones. Definitely 4 stars for a 90 proof.

Very similar to Eagle Rare. It's sweeter but Eagle Rare has a better finish. Kind of leather for the Eagle. For me, I am not a fan of too sweet so I give the edge to the Eagle along with the better finish. I won't even bother comparing it to the Colonel.