Tastes

To the eye: Deep amber Nose:Caramel, maple and oak Palate: initially, there heat is heat which evolves into a coating mouthfeel, that reveals, maple, oak, leather and then chocolate for a long finish. A drop of water opens it up smoothing out the heat revealing cream, vanilla and more baking spice.

Eye:Deep Amber Nose:Raisins, tea, brown sugar Palate:caramel,tea,peanuts,oak This is a mild sipping rye with a mild nose and finish. I would definitely recommend if you prefer whiskey that is easy drinking. If not I’d recommend trying it in a bar first.

Eye:Honey Nose:light hint of caramel Palate:Cinnamon,clove,caramel I find this rye to be light on the scents and flavors I find enjoyable in rye whiskey. This one comes across a bot young, a bit astringent. The hint of baking spice and caramel is far too fleeting. The finish leaves you with a hint of bitterness that isn’t too pleasant. I recommend trying this in a bar before buying a bottle.

This is one of the best BIB bourbon brands for cocktails. There is subdued burn,hints of peanut brittle ,vanilla and vanilla on the Palate. It has me wanting to try the BIB Evan Williams Single Barrel.

Color:Medium brown/amber Nose:Funky,earthy with a hint of chocolate. Palate:Chocolate,Coffee and baking spice. Finish: a bit hot for a 94 proof whiskey. There is a bit of bitter. So let it breathe and open up for a while. This whiskey could’ve benefited from the distillery aging it for couple of years. Perhaps then it wouldn’t be as bitter. I would suggest this as a whiskey totry it in a bar if you’re feeling adventurous.