Tastes
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NEAT NOSE - Typical bourbon notes on the nose. Brown Sugar, oak, and vanilla. PALATE - Thin mouthfeel. Very smooth and balanced with brown sugar and vanilla. FINISH - Medium length finish with oak being the most present on the finish with a very strong bananna note as well. Im actually surprised I couldn’t pick the bananna up on the nose with how strong it is on the finish. BUY? - Yes. Hard to regret at its price point. BUY AGAIN?? - For a daily sipper yes, but I should blind this with Wild Turkey 101 sometime and see which one I prefer..
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 31, 2024 (edited February 23, 2024)NEAT NOSE - Rich notes of caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar with some oak that is not overpowering like some barrel strength bourbons. PALATE - Thick and coats the mouth. Nose transfers over to the palate with the vanilla and caramel being more dominant than the brown sugar or oak. FINISH - Long BUY? - Absolutely. This should be one of your first barrel strength pours for the price and because it sets good expectations as you go on your bourbon journey. BUY AGAIN?? - Yes. Definite bottle to keep on the shelf once the one on the bar is done. -
NEAT NOSE - Caramel and Green Apple PALATE - Extremely thin and while the notes from the nose transfer to the palate, they are very faint and leave as soon as they come. FINISH - Short. More minty than apple or caramel. BUY? Maybe; if you want to try it. At the price point, I can’t see it as being a regret. You’d also be supporting the environment/production of future barrels as they pledge to plant a tree for every bottle purchased. BUY AGAIN?? - Probably not.
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NEAT NOSE - Cooked agave, faint caramel and vanilla PALATE - Smooth mouthfeel with no burn. The agave note is the most prominent and the caramel and vanilla notes are there, but easily missed. FINISH - Essentially no finish to speak of, but it goes down effortlessly. BUY? - Yes. BUY AGAIN?? - Yes. I’m just now getting into tequila so there is so mo much to try. While I won’t replace this bottle immediately after finishing, I do think it is worthy of restocking.
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Green Spot Single Pot Still
Single Pot Still — Ireland
Reviewed January 24, 2024 (edited February 5, 2024)NEAT NOSE - Sweet Green & Red Apple and Vanilla PALATE - For me, the apple note is the most dominant. The mouthfeel is so smooth, just slightly more “oily” or viscous than water. This is a great introduction to whiskey for anyone in my opinion. FINISH - Surprisingly long. BUY? It’s a must if you’re interested in Irish whiskey. BUY AGAIN?? Absolutely. This deserves to be one that gets restocked to stay on the shelf. -
NEAT NOSE - The sherry cask shines through on the nose along with dark fruits and smooth, sweet vanilla and caramel. PALATE - Buttery smooth. The nose carries over to the palate with the influence of the sherry being the most dominant. FINISH - Medium-Long BUY? For the price point, absolutely. BUY AGAIN?? For the price, yes. I am tempted to buy the cask strength version If I see it but I’ll likely pass at the price point.
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Still Austin The Musician Cask Strength
Bourbon — Texas, USA
Reviewed January 20, 2024 (edited March 14, 2024)NEAT NOSE - Rich notes of brown sugar and caramel burried in oak with a touch of vanilla. PALATE - Thick mouthfeel. Brown sugar, caramel, vanilla. I do get a bit of barrel char on the palate with a decent kick of rye spice. Moving this around on the palate a few seconds before swallowing definitely helps to lessen that kick from the rye spice. FINISH - Medium-long. On the back end, I get a minty-dark chocolate note. BUY? I know this is expensive, given the age statement, but hear me out. This is a craft distillery making some of the best whiskey in Texas (in my opinion) especially at the price point. BUY AGAIN?? Absolutely. I think it drinks pretty sweet despite the kick of rye spice. Also, there are single barrel versions of this which should make things just that more interesting. -
STORE PICK: Twin Liqours NEAT NOSE - Rich butterscotch note supported with notes of sweet maple syrup, caramel, and honey. I don’t get much oak on the nose. PALATE - Smooth, thin mouthfeel. On the palate the notes of butterscotch, maple, and vanilla are the most dominant. Honestly, its pretty complex compared to the distiller pick or regular shelf-er that you get. FINISH - Almost non existent unfortunately. BUY?? - If you like the regular woodford DO, don’t sleep on the store picks. BUY AGAIN?? - Yes. This is my wife’s favorite bourbon and we will continue to purchases store picks and see what they have to offer over the regular offering.
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NEAT NOSE - Very rich and full nose. Hints of caramel, dark brown sugar, and buttercream vanilla frosting. PALATE - Rich flavor with some sweetness (vanilla and maple) and baking spices on the back end. Maybe cinnamon? FINISH - Medium BUY? - Yes. Great bourbon at a great value and proof. BUY AGAIN?? - Yes. I’d buy again, but I’m especially going to keep an eye out now for store picks.
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