Johnny Drum Private Stock Bourbon

Tasted in a Glencairn spirits nosing glass. Aroma - Neat - Weird! , raw peanuts in the shell, very dense fudge, sharp ethanol nip and fried plantain banana. Adding a splash of water . . . This takes a turn toward the confectionary; Buttery candy-corn, cordial cherry and mild black tea leaf develops. Taste - Neat - Equally weird! , briny arrival, surprisingly gentle at 50.5%, again with plantain banana and unsweetened fudge (something like baker’s chocolate but more toward fudge). Adding a splash of water . . . A cacao nibs character has developed, bordering near espresso bean. Final thoughts - This is a funky little bourbon! It’s very complex and it reminds me of something unique, like a Campbell Town scotch. This would be an excellent purchase for the experienced bourbon drinker looking for something out of the ordinary!

Vanilla nose with notes of vanilla and caramel on the palate. A nice, long finish that really coats the tongue.

Creamy, dusty, peanut shells. Decent whiskey, but at $40/bottle in my area there are others that are better value for money. Worth a try if you can pick it up for closer to $30/bottle.

Vanilla through and through. Nice long finish. There’s a little burnt caramel at the end. Very soft and smooth for the proof.