Tastes
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Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey
Blended American Whiskey — USA
Reviewed October 20, 2021 (edited January 8, 2022)Aroma - first impression- “damn. This smells awesome”… for $30 I was not expecting a full array of aromas. Rye, clove, orange peel, cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, oak. Slight hint of black licorice. It’s probably one of the best smelling bourbons I’ve experienced at this price point. Taste - well not as complex as the nose but still very good. Very sweet.. brown sugar, butterscotch, vanilla… very slight hint of citrus. Not as much rye here as I thought there would be. I found the aroma to be more rye-like and the taste to provide more of a traditional bourbon flavor. Absolutely worth a try and you will not be disappointed with this offering. -
Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Voyage 22 Special Wheated Mash Bill
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed October 19, 2021 (edited April 11, 2022)Kenwood Store pick Aroma- alcohol soaked cherries… burnt sugar, mild cinnamon spice. It’s not overly complex.. but it’s intriguing. Taste - pretty sweet…caramel bomb followed up by vanilla and oak. Long lasting finish makes this a great sipper. There is even a slight spice on the finish. -
Binnys store Pick 134.4 proof Aroma - alcohol soaked cherries, cinnamon and vanilla. Lacks complexity but nicely balanced. Taste- drinking neat… this is massive. Viscosity is off the charts.. almost sticky. Love it. Massive oak and alcohol dominate but there is just enough cherry, cinnamon and vanilla to create some balance. Added a couple drops of water… get a slight nuttiness and more vanilla and caramel shine though.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond (Fall 2017 Vintage)
Bourbon — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed October 14, 2021 (edited October 19, 2021)Aroma- nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cloves. Sweet notes of caramel and brown sugar… touch of black licorice, pretty awesome Taste - much sweeter than the Spring 2017. Many of those fall spices found in the aroma pop up here on the palate. 4.35 -
Slaughter House American Whiskey
Other Whiskey — (Bottled in California), USA
Reviewed October 4, 2021 (edited March 19, 2022)Aroma - apples and caramel dominate the nose. Oak and vanilla are secondary. Decently balanced and quite nice. taste- port, port and more port. Huge watered down effect in the middle then the heat arrives a minute later. Interesting… unique… not sure I’m a fan. Overall- Probably best consumed as a post dinner beverage. The port and bourbon seem to clash a little bit here though more than I would have liked. At 44% I’m surprised at just hot much heat remains on the lips. The port quality is a huge punch in the face but the heat ends up as the victor. Honestly… save your money. This would be fine to purchase if you had a big family get together where some members like wine/port/bourbon…. It’d be a nice offering in that setting. But if it’s just you… not worth it. There’s a time and a place for this. -
Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 23, 2021 (edited October 28, 2021)Aroma - sweet corn dominates the nose. Very faint oak and cinnamon Taste- smooth but as expected, lacks complexity and that’s fine for this price range. Decent flavor though. Touch of usual suspects… caramel, oak, vanilla. There’s a slight fruity tone to this to help bring some balance. Above average for price range. Great mixer. -
Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 RC6
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 19, 2021 (edited August 29, 2022)Aroma - baking spices, brown sugar, subtle oak and vanilla Taste - quite hot. Needed a few drops of water to help open this up. After this, I get same aroma aspects… baking spices, brown sugar. Subtle oak and vanilla. Surprised at the lack of depth on this limited release. Not much of a finish. Flavors are there… then they disappear. -
Elijah Craig Small Batch Single Barrel Select
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 14, 2021 (edited June 22, 2023)WWC & CWH 9/40/2020 Rickhouse T Floor 5 94 proof Aroma/ Banana bread, wet oak, bit more musty that Small batch, hint of caramel. Taste- Quite a bit of heat/bite on this one. More barrel than small batch which is awesome. Vanilla follows the intense barrel notes bringing a nice balance. Complexity is minimal, flavor is solid though.
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