1792 Full Proof Straight Bourbon

Bit of an odd taste. Haven’t quite determined if I like it or not. Initial hit is sweet and a bit syrupy. Muted flavor in the middle and alcohol burn on the back.

For those who may not have heard, Jim Murray has named 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey as the 2020 Whisky of the Year in his annual Whisky Bible publication. He scored it 97.5 out of 100. What does that mean? I'm not really sure because no matter how much people attempt to explain or justify to me any type of rating or ranking system, it is simply a subjective number that is ultimately useless. To say that there is no bias when tasting whiskey is absolutely ridiculous no matter how much of a "professional" whiskey reviewer you are. People like certain flavors more than others as well as their ability to biologically detect certain flavors can differ wildly. Tasting whiskey in different environments can affect perception as well. For example: having a pour of whiskey at a beachside bar overlooking the ocean will have many people perceive that whiskey to taste much better versus if they were having that pour in a dimly lit room while it's raining outside. Whiskey purists can argue that it is not how that works, however, there's much more evidence exists that shows how much a person enjoys whiskey is influenced by much more than what is simply in the bottle. So is a 97.5 out of 100 score accurate and justifiable? Yes, no, and maybe. I honestly would prefer spending my time drinking great whiskey than arguing that point. My particular bottle is from a single barrel pick that was collaborated on by two awesome liquor stores in the Phoenix Metro area, Liquor Express and Gilbert Convenient Mart. Mashbill is 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% barley, bottled at 125 proof and no age statement. On the nose there's molasses, caramel, vanilla, milk chocolate, and coconut. On the palate you get much of the same flavors along with oak, leather, coffee, and black pepper and cinnamon spice. There's buttery, thick, and creamy mouthfeel as well. The finish is long and hot due to the proof with charred oak, burnt brown sugar, and candied cherries flavors. Definitely the best 1792 expression I've ever tasted. For those who desire a numerical or quantifiable rating: I give it 5 feet 6 inches on a 6 foot scale, or 5 out 7 handlebar mustaches. Do with that what you will.

Carmel and vanilla with a full mouth. Huge crescendo into a blast of heat that lasts forever.