Reviews

NEAT NOSE - Honey and Sweet, Toasted Oak PALATE - Honestly, Maker’s Mark described it perfectly with their tasting notes on the front of the bottle. It’s vibrant, full and rich with notes of raw honey and juicy stone fruit. The mouthfeel is buttery. FINISH - Medium in length. Lightly toasted Oak drenched in honey. BUY? - Absolutely BUY AGAIN? - Yes. I look forward to the next release. This one is by far my favorite without question.

NEAT NOSE - Cherries, Cranberries, and Vanilla PALATE - Dark, rich oak, subdued spearmint, Tart Cranberries FINISH - Oak, Mint, and Cranberries BUY? - It’s unique, but I don’t like the price. I’d buy if you’re a Woodinville stan and pass if you aren’t. BUY AGAIN? - No.

NEAT NOSE - Very sweet. Caramel, Vanilla, and Toasted Oak. PALATE - Smooth, rich, and velvety mouthfeel. There is so much sweetness on this bourbon. I love sweet bourbon, so I may be biased. This could probably pass for a honey barrel finish. On the palate, there’s tons of caramel, honey, and vanilla. FINISH - Toasted oak and vanilla. Medium-length finish. BUY? - Yes! BUY AGAIN? - Absolutely! More distilleries need to experiment with Seguin Moreau barrels. After tasting this whiskey, I’m excited to taste more whiskies that come from barrels from that cooperage. The flavor their barrels impart is up there with Kelvin Cooperage.

NEAT This one’s unique! NOSE - Hazelnut, Blackberries, Vanilla, and Toasted Oak PALATE - Smooth and velvety mouthfeel. Plums and Blackberries, Green Apples, Toasted Oak, and Nutmeg FINISH - Green Apples and Baking Spices BUY? - It’s a hard ask at $100 for the proof and age, but it’s truly something special! BUY AGAIN? - Future editions, very likely.

$30 a pour at Nickel City Austin, TX NEAT NOSE - Orange Soda, Cherries, Vanilla, and Oak PALATE - Smooth and velvety mouthfeel. The nose transfers over to the palate. FINISH - Medium length. Everything just fades away nicely. *I regret not waiting in lime for this, but the line was up to 600 people when it was time for me to go out there. I don’t think I’ll skip another release!

BARREL No. // MGB04-614 PROOF // 101.7 AGED // 12 YRS SELECTED BY // MB Liquor NEAT NOSE - Cherries, Red Apple, Caramel, Sweet Oak PALATE - Amazing mouthfeel and bold, perfectly balanced flavor. It’s thick and oily and clings to every inch of your mouth. There’s alot of juicy apple and cherry up front. The caramel dominates the mid palate with a nice transition to oak. FINISH - Sweet Oak. Long finish. BUY? - Yes! BUY AGAIN? - I don’t buy many backups anymore, but I will look for more single barrels!

NEAT NOSE - Beautiful Nose. Wildflower Honey. Barrel Aged Maple Syrup and Root Beer with some Vanilla PALATE - The characteristic “Garrison barnyard” note is here but its very refined. It’s subtle and sweet. There’s a ton of honey and charred oak on the palate. FINISH - The finish starts with alot of oak and then some dark cherries come through from all the oak. BUY -Absolutely. BUY AGAIN? - Yes. Such a unique pour and a big step up from the small batch.

NEAT NOSE - Vanilla and Oak PALATE - Very sweet. Loads and loads of vanilla and sweet oak. FINISH - Medium length. BUY? - Silky mouthfeel. This is a new flavor profile/experience from Knob Creek and it’s easily my favorite. Buy this if you’re wanting to try something sweeter than traditional Knob Creek. It’s well worth it at $40 for a 10 year bourbon. BUY AGAIN? - Yes

NEAT NOSE - Honey and Sweet Oak PALATE - Sweet, but balanced with Caramel, Honey, Maple, and Oak. Creamy mouthfeel. FINISH - Honey and Oak. Long finish. BUY? - Yes BUY AGAIN? - Yes. For MSRP. I haven’t seen this for over retail as of recently, but when this first came out it was hard to get and some stores had it for over $120. It’s not worth that at all. Retail is a great value and it’s worth keeping on the shelf.

NEAT NOSE - Wonderfull nose full of Honey, Vanilla, and Strawberries PALATE - Lots of Honey and Vanilla with subtle Strawberry. Juicy and sweet with a somewhat thin mouthfeel. I wish this was a bit more viscous. FINISH - Strawberries and Subtle Oak and Vanilla. Medium length. BUY? - Absolutely. BUY AGAIN? - Yes! I’m glad this is readily available on shelves. I need to find the sherry-finish!