Oppidan Solera Aged Bourbon

Nose: Mocha with sherry influenced citrus Palate: Light and refined but not lacking a supple milk chocolate creaminess Finish: Balanced nicely between the aforementioned mocha and citrus. Finding myself finishing it was longer lasting. A nice little sipper, even if the finish leaves a bit to be desired.

Smooth aftertaste

Light and sweet. Vanilla on the nose.

Tried it at the same time as Eagle Rare (similar price range). Also tested it against WT 101. It got crushed both times.

This is a different whiskey. The nose is rich, thick fruits. Plum, cherry, fig with a bit of something cooked and dark. The palate starts thick and spicy but quickly dries right out. Rye spice. The finish is even more drying. Oak, but sun-bleached driftwood oak. Then, as I'm thinking, chocolate and roast malt come back. Try as I might, I can't find them in the palate but they are strong in the long finish. A very different dram. I think it will be a love/hate bottle.

It’s different that is for sure. I am also leery of bourbons outside of KY (I know, I know). The nose is really nice, sweet with a hint of floral. The first taste is a bit spicy - almost rye-like. Smooth and not much of a finish. Bloomed it loses its character.

Sweet on the nose. Smells like Sherry and honey. Sweet and nice Sherry tastes a bit of plums. A bourbon for sure and a bit of a cabbage after taste. Smooth