Tastes

[Tasted on March 19, 2024 at Home] Fruit, sherry, spice.

- Tasted and purchased at Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky on August 11, 2017 - Notably dark color - Charred oak flavors are prevalent - Whiskey is sweet and full bodied - Great whiskey for after dinner - Mash bill is 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley

- Tasted at Proof on Main in Louisville, Kentucky on August 11, 2017 - Whiskey is made with wheat and rye, in addition to corn and malted barley - Dark amber color

- Tasted at home on August 25, 2017 - Well balanced whiskey - Spiciness from high rye content is evident - Nice cherry fruit and wood notes - Good value whiskey

- Tasted at Proof on Main in Louisville, Kentucky on August 11, 2017 - The finish from the Groth Cabernet Sauvignon cask provided dark fruit notes and creaminess - Unique taste, but somewhat dissonant for my palate - Mash bill is not disclosed

- Tasted and purchased at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky on August 11, 2017 - Enjoyable bourbon with nice sweetness - Not very complex - Good for mixing in cocktails - Mash bill is undisclosed, but it is less than 10% rye and likely 5% malted barley

- Tasted and purchased at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky on August 11, 2017 - Smooth and balanced whiskey - Nice notes of cherry, caramel and vanilla - Mash bill is undisclosed, but it is less than 10% rye and likely 5% malted barley

- Tasted at Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville on August 12, 2017 - Thin; lacking in vibrancy and complexity - Lacked the bite of Bulleit bourbon

- Tasted at Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville on August 12, 2017 - Good everyday bourbon with high rye content - Cherry on nose - Nicely balanced

- Tasted and purchased at Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville on August 12, 2017 - Mash bill is undisclosed, but critics believe this whiskey is wheated - Sweet; vanilla - Spice and apricot on finish - Nicely balanced