Old Bardstown White Label Bourbon 90 Proof

OLD BARDSTOWN WHITE LABEL NC has just recently started carrying Willett products after about an 8 year absence. GLASS: Glencairn NOSE: Burnt Caramel, Vanilla, and Butterscotch. On the non-traditional side, I’m getting Dr. Pepper Jelly Bellys. There’s also the Musty Orange Note I get from Johnny Drum Private Stock, just lighter in character. NEAT: Salty and only slightly sweet. Honey Roasted Peanut, Orange Peel, and Vanilla. Mouthfeel is a little on the thin side with some peppery spice. Some Oak on the Finish paired with a Peppery Spice lingering and coating. SPLASH: A little water brings out Maple and Hazelnut. The Dr. Pepper from the nose shows up. Improves the mouthfeel and the flavors become a little clingier. VERDICT: Solid and Slightly Different, but maybe a bit overpriced at $27.

Wow! A nice surprise! Just picked this up and for thr price I’m very pleased! I got angood hit of floral right off the bat and a nice mellow heat that starts to grow but quickly levels out to linger with the flavors as it fades away. One I’ll keep around!

Spicy, flavorful whiskey. Must be a high-rye mashbill.

Nose is caramel. Palate is sweet corn with a very bitter finish.