Tastes

Nose: Bourbon singe and it’s nice Pallet: bitty on the front and light on the tongue rest of the tongue, barrel notes and sugar. Finish: Spice that turns to sweet Gifted a bottle from a friend, not available in Michigan. This is a good bottle, at 100 proof it has a bit and the 10 years gives it character.

Kroger 2020 Store Pick Nose: Dry spice Pallet: Sweet, turns dry on the second round. Can’t place the spice flavor note Finish: Again sweet and turns to cinnamon with a long lasting effect. I’ve purchased 6 bottles of this pick this year. Interested in what they pick for next year.

TJ’s Market Store Pick 2020 Nose: Light Pallet: Peppery Finish: Cinnamon with some heat This pick tasted as it was described. Neat, I prefer the standard EC.

Nose: Woody Pallet: Smooth and a sappy char Finish: Burned caramel This was tasted along with 2 EC store picks and the B520. In the mix, the $20 extra over the store picks doesn’t help it but still enjoyable and good for conversation.

Nose: Heavy and with a barrel note Pallet: Complex all spice that will zing the nose and tongue Finish: Long and hot, the spice follows through. Needs to be the last on the tasting panel due to the high proof, this is a great night sipper with a small cube of ice to open it up. This is my first EC barrel proof and I will pickup another on this year.

Nose: Pleasant and soft with vanilla Pallet: Hints of fruit up front and gets bitter on the back Finish: There is no odd finish like Bulleit Rye, this has a nice rye finish, just a touch of heat but does not finish as bitter/sour as you would expect.

For the price there are no expectations however the nose is pleasant, pallet is one dimensional with an apricot flavor, and the finish is short with a tingle.

Nose: Stronger than typical for 100 proof with caramel and vanilla. Pallet: Vanilla turns into cinnamon Finish: Ends quickly with the dryness of the barrel. It’s pricey for the 10yr at $85 but interesting enough to want to start increasing the years.

Nose: Heavy wine from the port Pallet: Dry fruit with the rye undertones Finish: The fruit follows through to the finish and ends with a note of pear. There is an overall dryness to the profile, I’d prefer something a little sweeter but it makes it go down by the glass.

Act 8 Scene 4 Nose: Rye Spice with a hint of old wine Pallet: Dried fruit and wine tannins Finish: A little heavy on the spice with sour fruit. This is my first bottle and it’s very pleasant neat, I was hoping for something sweeter but the fruit/wine notes make this a very interesting pour. I’ll be back for next years bottle (and maybe 2).