Tastes

Beautiful floral and fruity nose. The flavors are delicious, but subdued. I wish this was a higher proof so that the flavors would sing a little louder. The finish is surprisingly lengthy for the low proof. I like this alot and am very glad I got the chance to taste it.

Beautiful floral nose. Sweet floral and fruity palate. Very friendly. Gentle long lovely finish. The only thing that keeps this from a perfect score is the terrible availability and high price.

This is amazing! I've loved sherry and port finished Scotch and I enjoy Bourbon so it only figures that this would be right in my happy place. On the nose, sweet cherries and vanilla like a decadent dessert with just a hint of corn syrup hiding underneath. On the palate, hot from the oven cherry pie with a caramel drizzle resting on a sweet oaky foundation. On the finish, long and lingering black cherry with the sweet oak undercurrent. The most dessert whiskey I've had yet, this is definitely a new favorite of mine. It would be awfully hard to find any competition in the price range.

Decent blended Scotch. On the nose, golden delicious apple slices. On the palate, honey and charcoal ash with a hint of apple returning. On the finish, slightly bitter and medicinal notes.

If more rye whiskey tasted like this, I'd drink more rye whiskey. This is complex and lovely in ways I did not anticipate. On the nose, predominantly sour cherries, but also hints of bread and butter pickles as well as pumpernickel bread. On the palate, I get the characteristic rye spice, but also the friendlier spices from the finishing barrels and cherries again. On the finish, vanilla and allspice with the oak coming through strong at the end.

Delicious. The Sherry influence runs deep here. On the nose, strawberry shortcake and fresh cream. On the palate, raspberry barley scones. On the finish, black cherries and heavy whipped cream. My only complaint is that the whisky is thin. There is so much delightful stuff going on at the surface level, but when you look deeper, there is little to find. A thicker, more viscous mouth feel and more rich depth of flavor would make this a truly exceptional experience. Still quite lovely though.

I love this bourbon! Buffalo Trace Distillery makes amazing whiskey and this is my favorite American whiskey so far. On the nose: vanilla and sweet with hints of the oak running underneath. On the palate: Sweet and spicy with the oak coming up towards the front with the rest. Vanilla and cinnamon play with an undercurrent of Granny Smith apples. On the finish: long pleasant and sweet oaky goodness with hints of spice. Deceptively friendly at cask strength. This is amazing.

On the nose: caramel, sweet tea, and soft rye. On the palate: oak, syrup, allspice and anise. On the finish: spices fade to a dry, sweet, and mild black licorice.