Palm Ridge Reserve

I really enjoyed this with my dinner the other evening. It had some strong oak vibes, which is typical of Florida whiskey (thank you, heat), but it wasn't overpowering to an other array of flavors that changed throughout the meal. Nose: Oak, strong vanilla and candied caramel (reminded me a ton of Caramel Creams from my childhood), and some chocolate. Taste: It keeps changing as it opens up. Initially the wood and dust were prevalent, but it evolved into something that gave nearly a dozen different tastes. Chocolate malt, cinnamon, cherry, coffee, orange, lemon are among the tastes that showed up. Finish: There's a buttery easiness to the way this ends. It doesn't hit you, but rather transitions away gracefully. The flavor sticks with you, which I like, but at not point is it challenging. Value: It was a unique experience, and I'm partial being front Central Florida...but I can say that $14 per pour is probably too much given that some other good offerings were available at less than $10. Still, I'm happy I tried it and would happily have it in my collection at home. Overall: 87. It's good, different and complex. Feels like it's somewhere midway between a bourbon and a scotch. This is quality stuff, but not for everyone. And I was expecting the woodiness having had other Florida whiskey before. With that being said, this is absolutely worth a try if you want a great expression of a Florida distiller.

Great drink! I have enjoyed every bottle since they opened. My brother picks me up a bottle every year for my birthday! Sweet, and fruity with a hint of Carmel. Very smooth to drink!

Delicious. Had s fruity hint to me.

Sweet from the start on the nose. This is the beginning of a nice drink the palette is sweet and grainy, fruity plum with a medium finish that has lots of orange to it. Love it as a change of pace.

Lisle brought this to me in Houston in 2012 while I was ther for my first knee replacement surgery on my left leg.