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Kentucky Owl Bourbon St. Patrick's Edition
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Reviewed March 31, 2022 (edited July 7, 2022)N: Cherries, caramel, chocolate orange, shaving soap, and a musty oak. Cooked fruit, brown bread, and brown sugar. Little bit of ethanol harshness, but still a robust and lovely nose. P: Very sweet with caramelized brown sugar drizzled on a bowl of maraschino cherries. Dash of citrus. Chocolate, vanilla, and mint make for a nice mid palate. Finish has some rye grain, herbs, and more mint. A little oak tannins and a mild ginger and black pepper spice. This is a lot of things, but I think first and foremost it's a really nice, tasty bourbon. And it should get credit for being that. But it's also a gimmick, an awkward marketing campaign, a vanity label (maybe), and a terrible value. This is just not a $120 bourbon. It's probably a $55 bourbon. I think it compares favorably to the Old Forester Whiskey Row series, for example. This is probably why these were dumped on Costco shelves and sold at a pretty steep discount from retail ahead of St. Patrick's, although still too expensive. If there's any chance even steeper discounts come, maybe this bottle starts to make sense, but I think it's more likely whatever cases are left spend the next year in a stock room and we see this come around again next March at pretty much the same prices. _______ Please come join a bunch of regular Distiller reviewers are chatting spirits in real time on Discord: https://discord.gg/4nfePCdyKM. (If the link is expired, post a comment and I will post a new one.)90.0 USD per BottleCostco Wholesale -
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Reviewed March 27, 2022 (edited May 4, 2022)The nose presents corn, apple, and some light baking spices. The oak is somewhat shy, and seems a bit young, while the flavor profile again has that apple quality, along with some vanilla, honey and cinnamon sugar. There’s a kind of young-vs-old tug of war going on, in which the age of the chosen casks seem to rise and then recede within the blend. This is not a bad thing, but the overall effect is of two to three whiskies, rather than one cohesive spirit. The finish has a bit of heat, but ends on a pleasant citrus note. Overall, this is a unique whiskey that gives us a glimpse into a long lost art of blending. Try this in a Mint Julep for a bit of refreshment on St. Paddy’s Day. -
twostal
Reviewed March 17, 2022 (edited May 4, 2022)Tried neat and save for this beautiful st Patrick’s day. On the nares I get vanilla, On the palate I get vanilla and caramel. And omg the finish oh green and white tea is delicious. It’s herbal and earthy. This is delicious. I have a house full of people wearing green. I will come back to this. Overall amazing
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