Clyde May's Alabama Style Whiskey (85 Proof)

While I grew up in Texas, my family has antebellum roots in Alabama, so I had to give the "Alabama style" whiskey a whirl...and I'm glad I did! In some ways, I'm reminded almost more of scotch than bourbon by the nose - apples, baking spice, vanilla, caramel...this wouldn't be out of place in Speyside. The palate reminds you which side of the Atlantic this whiskey was produced on, but only so much - while there's plenty of good, bourbony caramel corn and vanilla, with a little bit of rye spice, a smooth, creamy apple-cinnamon quality comes through, as well. It's unique, priced well, and worth trying if you get the chance; I'll happily drink this neat, but I can also see lots of cocktail potential here, too.

Just tried this. And I was not expecting much to be honest. I have tried, and like the Clyde Mays 101.. jot bit ,hot but good. So I open this cool looking bottle. Picture of Clyde Mayes leaning against Clyde 240.... open and let it air for a minute. Pour the dram, and it is as dark as molasses. I'm thinking ok this is going to be way too sweet. At 92proof I put some filter water in it and let it sit for about 7 min. Nose told me a complete lie to my tongue... I had whiffs of vanilla [duh] and some but not much sugar.. So I take my sip expecting vinillia and brown sugar-here in is the lie. I taste none of these instead my mouth exploded with joyful taste of spice and nutmeg.. the finish was so dry it was like drinking a dry red wine. The spice remixed reminded me of High WEST rye. OMG I love me some rye and I love this drink. There is a molasses stickiness to the mouth feel but it disappears before it wears out it's welcome. I paid 38.00 for this and man I'm going to get another. Old fashion lovers will just adore this. Give it a try

Slight smell of apples, sweet finish, desert

2.5 stars for the novelty. Sour apple pucker liquor dominates the mash. Pepper spice finish.