I.W. Harper Straight Bourbon

Citrus and banana on the nose, and several distinct flavors throughout. Fruity at the start, followed by spices and pepper on the tongue, with a strong vanilla finish.

Very smooth, a lot of fruit flavors with sweet vanilla.

Cracked open for 2019 NCAA Tournament run

revisited in August of 2021: I rated about 120 whiskeys since rating this one and I had a chance to revisit it... Nose shows some nice rye notes along with the caramel, baking spices and vanilla. Soft on the palate, mildly sweet throughout, mid has a lot of dry oak. Medium finish rounds out with thoughts of a mounds bar: dark chocolate and shredded coconut. I still believe it's an outstanding value, but at this point I can't give it a 4... This really is a rock solid bourbon for the price. Caramel sweet nose with hints of spice and vanilla. Sweet, full bodied and rich with a long finish a bit of char