Tastes

*This is a big boy that really requires a large ice block.* Big aromas of brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla with some char. The flavors are the same with added barrel spice and cherry syrup. The finish gives a big ol’ hug and doesn’t let go. Not a tame Bourbon.

A very approachable pour to someone new to Bourbon or who likes a tamer dram. It is very light, soft and sweet due to the wheat character and hints of Rye notes all wrapped in a unique hybrid grain. The aromas and flavors meld together nicely. It is a good whiskey but won’t be repeated as it’s a Washington exclusive.

Though the name evokes history the nose and flavor are unremarkable. I basically get clove, cinnamon and some heat but not a ton of character. I would reserve this for a mixing Rye but there are better for the same price that are also suitable for neat pours.

** Store Pick - The Well, OKC** Possibly my favorite Bourbon when factoring price in the mix. This is a big experience of the senses. The nose was full of cinnamon, vanilla, char and even ripe berries. The palette was a repeat of the aromas in a silky smooth mouthfeel with an extremely long finish.

One of the best Ryes I’ve had. This nose begins with mint, cinnamon-sugar and some barrel char. The mouthfeel is silky smooth and the palette is chocolate, Rye and spice with a long finish.

Such a solid Bourbon Nose & Palate present with a caramel & vanilla sweetness but the flavor quickly turns to tart cherry balls & spice. Finish is hearty & round with a touch of heat & spice

One of my favorite Bourbons for the money. This expression is loaded with big aromas & flavors. The nose has big barrel spice and vanilla with a noticeable heat to it. The palette follows with char and oak but is rounded out by vanilla and brown sugar. The additional spice lingers long into the finish.

Though clearly a 4-yr BiB Bourbon it has a very young taste profile. Really bright new oak notes and a medicinal/acetone burn in the nose and into the finish. Would not purchase again.

A very good Rye and I will purchase for the cabinet but this falls behind other favorites. This is extremely well rounded and has notes of mint, fruit and some spice but everything is in balance. This whiskey truly pairs well as it compliments rather than dominates.

This is a pretty good yet fairly inexpensive Bottled in Bond expression. There are a few cheaper but this is on par with most. This can easily be enjoyed neat or in a cocktail with no worries. Would like to do blind next to Black for comparison as well as other Bonded.