Tastes

Open up after sitting for awhile. If I had this in a blind, the balance and smoothness (hate saying that), the words Jack Danials would have never crossed my mind. Nose is overly powerful but has notes you can get into, barrel char and caramel come forward, that carries though to the pallet. And there’s no pine! If I come across a bottle, I’m getting it.

Great nose, there are some dry fruit notes but overall it’s very well balanced. I’m going to try it again tomorrow and then search for another bottle for friend giving! Does not drinks like 126.6 proof.

Typically I’m not impressed and go for the Murray Hill Club but this particular bottle is a cut above the rest. Enjoyable all around wirh just a hint of sherry to smooth it out.

Nose: Not super strong but all oak Pallet: More oak Finish: Touch of char and heat but overall nice. The more you have it almost goes away. Oak and more oak, I can see why this is not for everyone but is it smooth and full of flavor. A little one dimensional, not in a bad way, but there’s just very traditional bourbon notes.

Kroger Barrel 210. Is a step above the regular, stronger nose and better and more balanced pallet. Maybe it’s just the AE bottle I have open but there’s just a touch of sourness I can’t get past.

This is a thinker bottler… Nose: Light with a hint of char Pallet: Overall very smooth for 117 proof with notes of cherry. Finish: Full bodyness comes through on the finish, dry with a nice linger. Been close to a year since I last had this, smooth for 117 proof, light nose, cherry on the pallet with a dry lingering finish. For the rarity and price, I haven’t been impressed but it has gotten better. Will need to try another expression.

Always happens, getting down to the end of the bottle and now it opens up. It’s all oak now and the profile has really smoothed out. Need to compare again the gold standard, Woodford Double Oak to see how it lines up.

Nose: Dry, floral notes Pallet: This is where the blend gets odd and where the wheat comes out. I can feel both of them battling. There is a spice but the some floral wheatness comes through. Finish: Rye heat on the finish but is short. Longterm dry notes This is something that you can slowing enjoy neat and let let the heat linger and then go back for another taste. I feel adding the cube of ice would mellow it right out.

Heavy cinnamon on the pallet and tasting a little young. Kinda disappointing but we drink way more Bulleit rye. Still prefer the cask strength but those bottles will sneak up on you. Needs to be turned into a old fashioned.

Heavy on the tobacco, glove and baking spice tonight. A flavor profile that you can just sip sit back ans sip on with this much flavor.