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Reviewed
January 15, 2022 (edited January 20, 2022)
4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars
I did a tasting of Blanton's last night so I figured I would continue the bourbon tasting weekend with this bottle I picked up a couple months ago but haven't had much opportunity to spend time with. Here goes!
Nose: Deep and rich brown sugar notes with molasses. Vanilla and caramel here as well. Slightly burnt creme brulee probably summarizes the nose well.
Palate: Loads of flavour here intially. Super rich. Burnt caramel and brown sugar then suddenly the tannins arrive. Almost immediately, oak and pepper activate the sides and tip of the tongue and linger there for the finish.
Finish: Long. A burnt toast bitterness sticks around for some time. Some spicy sweetness also persists, almost like cinnamon toast.
Overall this is a fantastic bourbon, although probably not for a beginner bourbon drinker. This has a lot of punch and loads of flavour but is not an easy drinker like Blanton's or Basil Hayden's. However I would get this over either of those in the future no question. Well done Colonel!
Nose: Limestone water comes through, brown sugar, muddled orange, "something roasted"
Nose after swirl: more of the nose but nice and light, medicinal herbs, fresh mint
Pallete: dark spices, sweet brown sugar, spiced heat
Finish: medium-long, spicy mint
N: sweetness infused with brown sugar and cinnamon, hints of roasted chestnut
P: spicy with iodine and oiliness; sharp crescendo of spice then smooth minty finish
Reviewed
January 12, 2022 (edited January 15, 2022)
4.25
4.25 out of 5 stars
Have had multiple times but prior to becoming a distiller fan. Tried neat at the comfort of my home. On the nares I get Vanilla, oak, toffee, dark chocolate, & cherries. On the palate I get spice, red hots, oak, vanilla & rarities of black pepper. To me it gets better with every pour as my palate becomes more experienced and versified in bourbons