Tastes
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Bull Run 16 Year Straight American Whiskey finished in Pinot Noir Wine Barrels
Blended American Whiskey — Oregon, USA
Reviewed December 17, 2023I love the sweet vanilla & caramel on the nose, overlaid with an anointing of the richness from the Pinot Noir wine barrels. A very interesting complexity of scents. The taste is creamy, rich and smooth with a nice welcoming of caramel cream on the front that then transitions into a finish of the Pinot Noir wine coupled with oak wood/wine barrels towards the finish. The actual finish is very pleasant and there are no hints of dryness or tannins that can accompany some wines. On a scale of 1-5, I rate this a 3.75.59.0 USD per Bottle -
Horse Soldier Signature Small Batch Bourbon
Bourbon — Ohio, USA
Reviewed November 12, 2023 (edited November 14, 2023)NOSE: grassy;. TASTE: The initial tastes are a combination of an earthiness, dry wheat, leather and faint hints of caramel and oak. Not much sweetness at all. PALATE: on the pallet(center of my mouth) there is a transition to a much more dry grass/wheat kind of taste, but not necessarily unpleasant. With subsequent sips there appears to be a conflagration of tastes. FINISH: nonetheless… The finish is dry, and I’m still left with that earthiness & dry wheat/grass, taste and impression upon my flavor senses. Im really WANTING to enjoy and love this bourbon, but in the final analysis, it doesn’t move me to want more. To me, it is not worth the $89.00+ I spent on it in terms of enjoying the bourbon. HOWEVER, in the context of the support of the men of the U.S. “horse soldier“ infantry in the Afghanistan, war, and their dedication, sacrifice, and service for their country, well,… you simply can’t put a price tag on that!!! 🥰89.0 USD per BottleABC Store -
TASTES: initially, there is some alcoholic heat to the taste, but that is quickly substituted by wonderful tastes of baking, spices, leather, cinnamon, caramel, and leather. FINISH: first off, there is no “burn” (aka “Kentucky Hug”), Put a wonderfully warm sensation of being in a intimate log cabin lodge during a snowstorm!! Ahh… smooth, warmth! At 110-proof this is an exceptional bourbon to taste, experience and, most importantly, to ebjoy!! The “kick” of higher-proof alcohol on the nose & the initial taste precludes me from giving this a “5-Star” rsting…. So i default to a 4.75. But, please feel free to usurp my rsting abd give it a “5-Star”!! Enjoy!
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My first impression on the nose was… APPLE, with a coating of caramel. There is a good bit of in rye too. (Duh!!) There was a sweet freshness to the “sniffs” and nosing that I inhaled! The taste is sweet “ Rye-Rye-Rye…with a hint of apple, and twice shy” (a song by the rock groups “Eddie & the Hot Rods” & later, “Great White”). This initial & subsequent sips/chews, the taste was…. ryes… apple…spices….and sweet freshness! There is no “Kentucky Hug” in the back of my throat and downward; but a warm, rye-spice with baking spices and cinnamon (hints of caramel too). In sum…a very, very solid drink that calls me to subsequent sips (could be dangerous! 😉)Rams Plaza
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Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 28, 2023 (edited February 17, 2024)TASTE: I got “dried grass”, some “ earthy” tastes, along with some spices of clove, cinnamon, vanilla and possibly some cardamom. The initial taste was spicier and more “hot” than subsequent tastes. In fact, letting it sit and “breathe” a bit opens it up to more smoothness and softer complexities of the bourbon. I like wheated bourbons in general and my favorite Wheated bourbon is Weller. Rebel 100 is spicier but very enjoyable and drinkable. Also since Rebel 100 is much more accessible AND affordable than Weller, I like it as a solid choice for an evening sipper by myself or as a confident pour for my friends, meaning, “no apologies” given for my pouring the Rebel 100 for them. The addition of Rebel 100 to your bourbon collection and available pours is well worth the addition; in my humble opinion. CHEERS!!! -
The NOSE was not pronounced for me. I picked up the obligatory hints of alcohol. However, I discerned some leather and tobacco, as well as a hint of caramel and/or spices. The taste is somewhat complex for me. On the initial taste/“chew”, I get hints of spearmint and mint, mixed with some wood, roasted nuts, and grains (wheat and grass). After that burst in my mouth, it brings warmth, viscosity, and more of a “chew” style of impression. There is a definite warmth that overtakes my mouth and almost develops into a “Kentucky hug” of warmth and richness. However, there is no burn down my throat at all, which is very good for me. The finish is very long, warm, and “cozy”. The combination of great taste, warmth, smoothness, and a hint of a “Kentucky hug” on the finish, causes me to desire another wonderful sip. In short, this is an excellent wheated Bourbon and GREEN RIVER DISTILLERY has done themselves proud by it.35.0 USD per BottleDiscount Liquor: Tamarak Road
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The nose is loaded with baked rye bread, some vanilla and hints of oak & alcohol. The viscosity is incredible and a very creamy on the palate. It’s as if im “eating” as well as enjoyably drinking this Rye. There are definitely the notes of Rye, and the the initial taste is vanilla & bread, bur followed very quickly by the spice, ground pepper and heat of the Rye. This is 100-proof and flexes its higher-proof muscles to let you know what you’re dealing with when you drink it! The finish is warm and enjoyable. No “Kentucky Hug” In short, this is well worth seeking it out. If you find it…. Be sure to try it!!!1.0 USD per BottleThe Cupola Club
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Old Glory Tennessee Whiskey
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed April 23, 2023 (edited April 24, 2023)Oak-forward, then grass/wheat (“grains”). Adding 3 drops of water to the glass removes the “alcohol” influence on the nose and taste. It then reveals more of the “grass” & “grains” aspect of the whiskey. There is a lingering, “high palete” (aka “roof of your mouth” impact that lingers after the taste & swallow of the whiskey. Considering it is only a 2year (+) Tennessee Whiskey, its not too bad. Personally, I prefer longer-aged whiskeys & bourbons. Overall, I’d rate it a “6” on a scale of “10”….just needing to age longer in the barrel (aka ~ “mature”). -
Stagg Jr Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 15
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed April 8, 2023 (edited March 16, 2024)Hot and leather and spice shoots to the back & roof of my mouth, initially. There is an ever-presence of warmth that last a long time; however there is very little of a “Kentucky Hug” effects down my throat. The warmth & tastes (surprisingly) remain in my mouth. This Stagg Jr. is a wonderful bourbon to sip & enjoy. If you don’t like the “heat” it brings in it’s pure, uncut, form, might I suggest a couple of drops of water to bring out the true, deeper & richer flavors of the Stagg Jr. This bourbon whiskey is designed to be “explored” by the Taster…… what will be your summation and analysis after tasting & reflecting upon it???
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