Tastes

If I had to pick one word to encapsulate my opinion of this bourbon, it would be YUCK. Wasted $50 down the drain (not the bourbon down the drain, though). I got to stop trying new stuff and stay with what I know is good.

I'm really enjoying this.

Smooth, nice, pleasant not overpowering nose. A little hot on the finish, but not too much. I think I will be buying another bottle. Only downside: a bit hard to find, but no more so than Eagle Rare. But at $36 a bottle, a good value buy.

I am sitting at home after a long day of work sipping on Taylor Small Batch, and it really is wonderful. Not my favorite, but a very good value if you can get it in the $40-50 price range, which I did. I would love to try the other Taylor offerings, especially 4 grain, but haven't been able to track one down. Everyone needs a goal in life: that's mine for now. (I have very low aspirations.)

An instant favorite. Smooth yet complex. Very enjoyable.

This may be my favorite. I've gone through 3 bottles now. Probably won't purchase a fourth, just because of its price point of low $70s. But as smooth as anything I've ever had. Very distinctive, if not unique. I will miss this when my last bottle is gone (which may be tonight).

Eagle Rare represents everything you look for in a bourbon. Well balanced. Smooth. Delicious. Great value. How many 10 year old bourbons can be purchased for low $30s. Not many. I have to say this is my favorite from a value perspective. A pound-for-pound champion, if you will. I definitely recommend.

I bought this bottle based on the score here. I have to say, this is the biggest disappointment yet in my bourbon tasting. Flat. Not particularly good. Don't get me wrong, I won't spill out the bottle. But once it's gone, I will not be purchasing this again.