Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon

When I first purchased and tried it neat I wasn't impressed and pushed it to the back shelf. Four months later I tried it again over ice and more of the flavors were pronounced. It is young and light, but sweet. Not a lot pf depth of character for a bourbon. Decent sipper over ice, but would not use to make my Manhattans. Batch 0406

Mine is 86 proof. Didn't think much of it at first, but here I am two months later trying it again and enjoying it. Nose is very light, but pleasant; taste is herbal and spice, a tad of sweetness; finish nice and spicy.

Batch # 0416 Poured neat. Damp oak, dusty corn and cherry vanilla cola on the nose. A little on the thin side at 86 proof. Flavors of honey tea, pear, and vanilla jump out consistently. Short finish of charred oak and pepper.