Clyde May's 11 Year Cask Strength Alabama-Style Whiskey

Neat, this is a warm drink. I was looking for traditional bourbon notes, but this is Alabama Whiskey. So the notes were more fruity, but not like a scotch (Speyside), I meant there were some fruity notes, instead of vanilla, sugar notes. The finish is long, with a medicinal touch at the end. Water is your friend with this one. A few drops of water gave me some sweet cinnamon on the nose, which was very pleasant. Next time, I will use an ice cube and see how it develops.

Warm Apple cinnamon pie

Super smooth. Great flavor.

Had to purchase this as I’ve passed up a couple times before. Nose: sweet pear and Granny Smith apples immediately. Doesn’t smell like a true bourbon to me. Not super strong on the nose either. Maybe a tiny bit of vanilla but I may be trying too hard for some classic bourbon notes. Palate: super hot initially. Tons and tons of spice. As it settles I get some walnuts and of course a bit of apple. Finish: spice comes back through and lingers forever and ever on this. At the very end I get an unexpected overly ripe apple, kind of when it’s just too sweet and brown color. Overall: not worth the $99 price tag to me. It’s good and incredibly unique but not much depth. I think the spice that was so prevalent was mostly ethanol. But not awful!

Strong burn mellows out nicely by a ton of sweet roast caramel. The host who offered absolutely hated it. The burn does overpower and does subside on the aftertaste.

Very nice, Clyde.

Sweet, oaky and delicious.