Hirsch The Horizon Straight Bourbon (Batch AAH0320)

Sweet nose with some fruits. Fairly nice balance of flavors. Some sweet, some oaky. More sweet to it though. Nice product if you like your bourbon sweeter, not too many spices on this one. Medium finish, not too hot at all.

Need to try again

Unique bottle, classy labeling. I really like the transparency with mash bill and aging. It is pretty good, but I enjoy the smell more than the taste of it.

Surprisingly smooth and mild notes. Not hot at all!

Dark amber Nose: ethanol and cherries First sip: Cherries, caramel, smoky vanilla. Sweet. Easy- very little burn. After sitting: not much change. Maybe a little more cinnamon spice on the back end. With water: nose becomes heavy vanilla, and ethanol disappears. Notes of black pepper, black tea and oak with a slight floral quality appear. I thought water would ruin it because it’s not spicy to begin with, but it opens up a whole new set of notes. Less sweet with water. Medium finish with slight toffee notes. For $35, this drinks like a much more expensive, older bourbon. A steal at this price point. A good everyday sipper. If you like spicier high ABV bourbons, you might find this one a little weak- but I feel like it has just enough spice without overwhelming you with burn.