Tastes

Doesn't drink like it's 120 proof. Smooth, rich, delicious mouthfeel.

I was very impressed with this pour. Definitely compares well against the likes of Blanton's without the secondary market pricing.

I thought this was a solid pour.

My initial thoughts: Leather and black tea on the nose. Spicy on the initial sip. Midway through the palate, you obtain some gorgeous notes of golden raisins, allspice, with a creamy, almost nougaty finish. You don't experience much heat on the back end that you may anticipate for a 128 proof bourbon. You get more sweetness of figs and almost molasses on the nose after letting it sit for 10 minutes. You get more of the wood on the initial sip followed by candied yams and buttered bread with cinnamon sugar. The finish is more black pepper as you let the pour sit over time. The pour is a definite enhancement over the single barrel 90 proof picks I have.

Since the neck pour, the Rare Breed bourbon has become a bananza. Vanilla and caramel with lovely notes of burned sugar, creme brulee, cloves, and goodness.

I enjoy the wheated by Redemption. Chin chimney chin churrah!

Nice blend of brown sugar and toffee with pepper on the back. Oaky and greeny on the nose. A little veggie from a nursery on the back end.

This whiskey's bananas. B-a-n-anas. With caramel and vanilla.