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This is a great value whiskey. Even more so factoring in the high proof and high flavor. Why haven't I heard more about this before?
Nose: This has some classic bourbon scents with vanilla, dark sugars, and some rye spice coming right at the front. After a little nosing I'm getting strong baked apples, oatmeal, and baking spices. This smells a lot like apple cobbler to me and I like it. The nose is has some ethanol bite which is expected with the 114 proof.
Flavor: More caramelized sugars with baked apple right up front. The grain really comes through with oatmeal-like cereal notes and I'm getting even more baked apple cobbler with just a hint of roasted nuts. Very smooth for the proof. A buttery mouth feel that I like though not as thick as some barrel proof bourbons.
Finish: Medium length finish. From sweet apple cobbler to oak and some real rye spices plus a barrel dryness that contrasts nicely with the sweet flavors at the initial sip. It finishes with a little barrel bitter that I wasn't super fond of but another sip solves that problem right away.
What a value! Certainly not my favorite (or even top 5) barrel/high proof whiskey I've tried but at under $30 a bottle this is good stuff.
candied red hots and carmel linger as the heat lets you know what your drinking.once it opens up, its all honey! beam family is apparent, great budget heavy hitter. grab it while you can! all around excellent addition to the collection.
Nose is tobacco leaf, leather, orange, vanilla. Taste is citrusy, vanilla, oak, spice. Definitely has some heat. A touch of water calms it down. Nice spicy, oaky finish.