Ezra Brooks 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon

hints of oak and brown sugar. excellent bourbon for being under $20.

Appearance: The color I notice in this bourbon is a yellow gold, lighter than what I was expecting but probably due to the charcoal filtering. It has very thin but viscous legs that hold on for dear life to the edge of the glass. Nose: The nose has no alcohol punch but instead welcomes you with notes of caramel apples, toffee, oak, wildflowers, corn, and powdered candy, friendly to say the least. Taste: The palate is crazy smooth and delicious, almost dangerously so. I find notes of roasted nuts, charred meat, baking spices, baked apple, and banana bread with nuts. Finish: The finish is very nice. It’s medium in length with a buttered cinnamon toast note to end the sip. Thoughts: I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this whiskey, but I am so very glad our paths crossed! This charcoal filtered bourbon (almost a Tennessee whiskey) was so delicious and was very well rounded without being boring. I’ve had it neat and also had some in a mint julep and both experiences were great! If you like Jack Daniels you will definitely like this! I highly recommend it and would buy this again easily. I also want to try it’s rye sister and see how that measures up. Luxco, nice work on this one! Cheers!

Smoke fruit

Different in a good way

Nose- Cinnamon and baking spices with a hint of orange zest. Body- The orange zest sweetness comes through first, then baking spices of cinnamon and clove. Finally a strong black pepper bite finishes the sip. These three flavors get progressively stronger. Finish- Short. The black pepper fades to some floral grass notes and finally an oaty sweetness. Nice overall. Finish is a bit weak but nice flavors in the body. Definitely a spicy bourbon.