Tastes

Wood and herbal notes on the nose. Butterscotch as well. The rye content is noticeable on the palate. Some floral notes, mint, and spice. A slight kick of vanilla, then bitterness at the end. 8/21/17 Very rich. 9/1/17

Nose is light, toasted grain and faint honey. Smooth malt on the palate, some sweetness and a hint of orchard fruits and slight creaminess. Some bitterness lingers. Probably will need to revisit, as the flavor profile seems light. 8/18/17

On the nose, nutmeg, vanilla, and sour baked apples. Spice immediately on the tongue, the tingle lingers throughout. Baking spices, wood, leather, cider, muddled berries. Slight bitter aftertaste. Lots going on. 8/18/17

Selected by Whiskey Down, MGM Grand Las Vegas. Smells of bananas and honey. Sharp on the tongue. Some sweetness, bananas again, fall spice, a bit of oak and vanilla. Spice and bitter chocolate linger. Zesty, but still smooth. 8/17/17

Smells of fermented raisins. I know this is a brandy note but I was surprised at the strength of that note until I read that this has been finished for two whole years in brandy casks. I get some hints of baking spice as well. On the tongue, it feels so silky, really a great experience. But before I can relish that for too long, the spices kick in very quickly, and intensely. Lots of wood notes. It finishes with spice and a hint of dark chocolate. Medium to long finish. The brandy influence is there, but nothing like the nose. Not as complex as I was hoping. But still a good pour. 8/17/17

Bright and vibrant on the nose, orchard fruit and baking spice. Spicy immediately, which only crescendos into a lingering finish. The Rye is very evident here through the spice and floral notes. There's a balancing sweetness, and the slight bitter woody notes round this out as well. 8/16/17

Smells pleasant, soapy, nice wood and caramel notes. Floral on the front end, sweetness on the back end. Very smooth. Seems like there are layers there but will need more time to unpack. Looking forward to trying it again later. 8/15/17 Much fuller and flavorful, airtime has really affected the juice. More butterscotch this time around. 9/1/17 This looks like a perfume bottle, so now I smell perfume. Oaky perfume, with caramel. That's how it tastes as well. Smooth and light. Thin mouthfeel. This is a new bottle, so I'm expecting it to open up. Similar to my previous bottle, yet different. 8/1/18

Baking spices and cinnamon, apples, some caramel. Hot on the tongue, but not tingling, actually still smooth in a way. Some bitterness, but in a burnt sugar kind of way. Interesting, but not as unique or weird as I was expecting. Medium finish. With ice, opens up a bit, an additional peanut note. 8/10/17

Floral honey on the nose. Strong rye notes on the palate, like sweet flowers. But not unbalanced. Good heat and some light bitterness. 7/30/17

Good nose, classic bourbon, fresh and pleasant. No sting given the proof. On the palate, good rush of flavor, wood spice and orange peel, light honey. Decent finish. Heaven Hill profile. Punches above its weight (great budget bourbon). 7/30/17 Could smell this all day. Rice crispy treats with extra butter and caramel, a bit of nutmeg. On the palate, a good kick, wood spice, just enough sweetness, citrus zest, salt, pecan shells, and a lingering warmth. A bit of leather at the end to remind you of its legitimacy. Medium weight, some chew to this. Complex. Great value bourbon. 8/2/17