Tastes

Such balance for such value. Nose- noticeable but light, equally present notes of char, caramel & vanilla Palate- slick viscosity & sweet notes of light brown sugar, caramel and very light spice Finish- quickly dissipates but does not disappoint. Everyday Bourbon for $11? Yes please.

Such value in a delicious, low cost BiB. Nose- delicate blend of vanilla custard, caramel & spice Palate- lighter body than black label but still sweet notes of caramel & pastry along with back notes of baking spice & toasted Oak Finish- short; tapers out but does not disappoint. Everyday Bourbon for $11ish & 100 Proof? Yes please. I wouldn’t technically say better than black label but is 14pts higher in proof for negligible price increase.

Fantastic. Sampled as a neat pour at Whiskey Cake. This is every bit of what I want in Rye. Nose- spice & crusty rye bread Palate- creamy mouthfeel, honey caramel & vanilla sweetness backed by plenty of baking spice Finish- is moderate and carries the spice out tapering to slight Oakiness.

Tasted in a 2nd-run Old Fashioned and I was not impressed. It really brought out notes of pungent smoke & young wood. Not a fan, will not buy again.

Tasted in Blind This was actually last place out of 4 blind tasting drams. I was surprised but it tells you something about expectations & preconceived notions.

This Rye is a chameleon. Nose: Honey, Barrel spice & Oak/cedar Palate: changes from honey to smoke to spice & citrus Finish: moderate while tapering to the hint of lingering spearmint

More details to come when I review my own bottle but for now “This is an impressive little dram for such a budget expression.”

Nose: Butterscotch, vanilla & slight char Palate: Butterscotch continues but gently tapers to spice & leather in the moderate finish.

Not great but not all bad either

Another solid, well rounded Bourbon yet not available in OK. Nose & Palate present with a caramel corn & vanilla sweetness yet with plenty of spice to keep from being cloying. A very nice dram to pair with a cigar as it doesn’t overpower or bow out.