Tastes

Very pleasant on the nose with vanilla and citrus. Lots of oak on the palate along with the usual bourbon flavors of vanilla, caramel, etc. Great bourbon for the price.

Prominent rye spice up front that gives way to sweet maple and honey. Very nice sipping rye for the price.

Little sharp on the nose. Pleasant caramel and vanilla scent. Drinks harsher than I'd prefer. Hot rye spice and alcohol taste overwhelms the palate.

Moderate pepper and other spice with toffee notes. A little thin, but overall well-balanced sipping whiskey.

Spicy and "clean" on the nose. Burnt vanilla and brown sugar on the palate with a strong, rich, and smooth taste. The depth and complexity somewhat mask the strength of this barrel-proof bourbon.

Sweet and nutty. Banana. Light with some spice and mild burn. First time tasting Jack Daniels straight and with a Glencairn instead of as Jack and Coke. I was honestly expecting to hate this, but it's really just a poor man's bourbon. Not my idea of a daily sipper when Evan Williams BIB is cheaper.

Solid "local" bourbon that is admittedly sourced from Kentucky. Several people compare it to Knob Creek which makes me wonder if it's aged at Beam Suntory. Light, peppery, sweet, and approachable. Just an all around solid bourbon to try in my early whiskey journey. Maybe it won't hold up over time, but I'm enjoying it right now. Vanilla caramel oak on the palate with some pine notes.

Smooth, sweet, and a little bland. Not exactly my idea of a daily sipper, but it's popular and widespread for a reason. Light floral fragrance with subtle fruit (banana and apple) and vanilla on the nose. Fairly thick yet oily mouthfeel with vanilla, mild spice, and a toasty nuttiness on the palate. I actually bumped this up a notch from my initial impression. It's a little more complex than I gave it credit for. Need to move past the college experience bias.

Rich and deep nose with the caramel, vanilla, spices, and a bit of tea. Standard caramel and vanilla flavor that is overpowered by harsh spice which dissipates quickly leaving just a slight burn on the tongue and lasting wood notes. Decent bourbon, but not one I plan to return to anytime soon after the bottle is gone.

Gifted by my father and my first personal bottle of single malt. This is a lovely, bright whisky. Light to medium body. Almost no alcohol burn whatsoever. The flavor is light and pleasant with floral notes to accompany the more prominent vanilla, honey, and orange citrus.