Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon

As a hidden gem on the bottom shelf, Henry McKenna deserves a better PR agent. You can pay a lot more for a lot less and this dram makes you wonder how something so enjoyable is flying below the radar. The nose is balanced with toasted grains, banana bread and a hint of black pepper. A drop of water seemed to invite warm caramel out of nowhere and helped to enrich the banana present. Expect hearty boldness. My initial greeting was sweet which quickly transferred into a satisfying warmth, present but never choking. As noted before, a few drops will smooth some of the rigidity but still leaves this one unbridled, providing a solid smile between each sip. This one stays with you. For this price, a "hooray" is in order. This is one I'll drink neat from here on out. And that price, well it makes me less inclined to say "no" when my wife asks to use it in cocktails. (FWF share #36) Opened: 9/1/17 Finished: 3/8/21

This is my goto bourbon, long finish, complex flavors, very smooth for 100 proof. The quality can't be beat for the price. My favorite.

This is a solid bourbon. Like many others noted, it's ridiculously smooth for a 100-proof bourbon but definitely complex from start to finish. The finish lasts longer than many others I've tried, and that's a good thing. It's savory, spicy with a creamy, rich texture. I've been impressed with my first drams of Heaven Hill's whiskeys and this is another solid effort from this distillery.