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Clyde May's 6 Year Special Reserve Straight Bourbon
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ContemplativeFox
Reviewed December 7, 2022 (edited September 15, 2023)Rating: 18/23 N: Kind of tart and dry, with some sweet, spiced apple (like apple pie filling) coming in in the background. This really is not at all a full nose though and I am getting a touch of alcohol. There is also the faintest very tart tropical fruit note. Hints of buttered cornbread. In spite of all of the nice descriptors here, this is actually a very dry, tart, and thin nose. It's not enjoyable. P: Nice rich spices come out, leading into wood grain and a bit of woody bitterness. Some bitter herb notes as well, but also rich, sweet apples. A hint of slightly buttery cornbread richness. Overall, a rich and decadent palate, but not that interesting or tasty. Eventually, I get a substantial vanilla profile. F: The rich fullness and spice linger. Spicy, with rich, full wood that has some sweetnes in its core. Maybe a touch of vanilla, but certainly not that apple from the palate. - Conclusion - This is pretty easy to sip, but I'm not all that impressed by it. Early Settler (10/23) has a similar amount of complexity, though it's lighter and sweeter. This is certainly more complex and is definitely better. Russell's Reserve 10 (16/23) is similarly complex, but more thin and bitter. I think that this is the clear winner. Russell's Reserve Single Barrel is a bit bolded, but is much spicier with less immediate complexity. I'm finding this to be competitive with Russell's Reserve Single Barrel and Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered, so I'm thinking that this is an 18. Honestly, this is much better than I expected. THank you @soonershrink for the sample! -
soonershrink
Reviewed March 21, 2022 (edited May 12, 2023)Caramel, orange, apple, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice. I like MGP, and I'm particularly fond of the 36% rye bourbon mash bill. I couldn't find the mash bill on this one, but took a flyer hoping it was the high rye. Alas, this comes across as very similar to Belle Meade Reserve, so I think it's likely a lower rye mash bill. Despite the slight disappointment, this is actually quite tasty, and I'd be inclined to think it's a good deal at 50ish bucks if I hadn't just bought a case of Belle Meade Reserve for 30 bucks a bottle. It's not enough different from the Belle to warrant a different score. Edit: have had a little more from this bottle, and while it tastes a bit younger, it's got more fruit, which I enjoy. I actually think I prefer this slightly to the BMR.50.0 USD per Bottle -
Bradq1234
Reviewed February 26, 2022Apple, chocolate, and floral on the nose. Black pepper spice and leather on first sip. Good amount of burn and linger for a full flavor. Definitely a good Clyde option and worth a purchase.
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