1792 Ridgemont Reserve Bourbon 8 Year

Cinnamon, clove pallet

Color: Glazed donut Mouthfeel: Smooth, creamy yet thin Legs: short/medium legs, lower proof Nose: Honey, fried apples and stone fruit, particularly cherry. Some baking spice essence Palate: Almost no alcohol. Caramel, cherry, vanilla that quickly fades into oak spiced heavy whipping cream Finish: Finish is medium in length, from fruit quickly into cream then oak before falling flat Overall Impression: Overall I enjoyed this. Easy drinking with enough going on to keep it interesting Rating: 5.5

smooth

Excellent bourbon for the money. I've used the 8-year in two different blind bourbon tastings, pairing it against bourbons far more expensive (including Weller 12-year and Old Rip Van Winkle 10), and it's come out in the top-two both times. Easy win for the money. This isn't my favorite sipping whiskey, but it's a real crowd pleaser if you can find it.