I.W. Harper Straight Bourbon

My dad constantly talked about this bourbon to me which he said he could only get while serving in Vietnam. Excited to see them producing again in the states. Worth it. Cheers Dad!

To be frank, a score of 94 on this one is unmerited. My expectations were high and this one falls flat with with a lot to be desired. It's bourbon. It's not bad but it's not that great either. After several drams, I'm still wondering what all the fuss is about. Drinking whiskey should be about the appreciation of each sip and the craftsmanship that went into it. Sipping this is a practice in tolerance. It's just not all that fun or engaging. (FWF share #9)

With a 5 star system, it's probably necessary to say that this is a low 4 stars as opposed to a high 4 stars. Why 4 instead of 3? Simply because this is the best mouthfeel I've ever encountered in a bourbon. It's rich, buttery, creamy, and insanely smooth - the tactile drinking experience alone is worth the price of admission. But, how's it taste? Good, but I wouldn't call this exciting. If you've ever had banoffee pie (graham crust, banana, toffee, whipped cream, all that kind of stuff), then you have a sense of the notes found here. It's a sweet, smooth bourbon that goes down crazily easy, but I get the sense that there could be a few more fireworks. On the other hand, I suppose we all need the friend who's reliably pleasant, if not a particularly interesting conversationalist.

zzzzzzzz. not offensive, just bland