Legent Bourbon

leaves something to be desired

Very standard bourbon on the nose. The sherry really comes through on the first sip. Mellows out after a few minutes and develops more complexity. Oaky middle part but not on the finish.

Spotted the last bottle at my local so figured I’d give it a shot. Definitely has the classic Beam nuttiness that you’ll find across the whole portfolio. If anyone has had Little Book I definitely notice some similarities. While that one is a kick in the teeth, this is quite a bit more refined. The sherry influence is really enjoyable, though it’s right up to the line without going over it. Not sure I’d go out of my way to buy it again, but it’s an interesting one to keep around.

Solid middle of the road tasting for me. I felt that my bottle was so overwhelmed by an almost tart alcohol flavor as soon as it hits my palate that I struggled to really appreciate the other notes. I agree with other tasters that this was a unique buy. If you taste it, you'll know it is Legent in your glass. However, I believe that this bottle will be sitting a loonnnggg time and will most likely be my last. EDIT: Still not my favorite, but after letting it sit for a week and having a couple more drams this one has grown on me substantially. It seems that the tart, almost medicinal flavor mellowed out quite well. Will update if I do buy another bottle by the time I finish it.

@Richard-ModernDrinking and I shared a few drams last night. This was one opened by Richard. This is a first of its kind using Japanese blending skill with American bourbon. Blend of bourbon, sherry cask bourbon, and wine cask bourbon. If you haven’t bought this yet...do so. It’s only $35...and you won’t go wrong. Not your typical bourbon, more a whiskey drinker’s. Not overly sweet, but rather layers of complexity from the different blends. This rounded up my top 6 ( preceded by the belle of the night Macallan 10 from the 80s, Ardbeg Drum CE, Stranger & stranger , NY Blend, and the beauty from Sweden Smogen). Thanks Richard for sharing!