Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey

Very smooth really enjoy it

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual American Whiskey Tasting, 05 February 2022). I've tasted this whiskey in the past, but my notes and score are a little different this time round. I definitely enjoyed this more this time and the flavour seems to have drifted away from the artificial banana notes I found previously, although it does retain the doughy notes that brought the score down a little. I had previously scored a 2.75 which now seems a little harsh. Nose: Burned sugar, floral, black pepper, baking spices, cinnamon, menthol Palate: Sweet and spicy up front. Vanilla, doughy/floury, menthol. There's a, slightly artificial, fruitiness throughout that reminds me a little of cognac Finish: Medium long finish. Fruit, black pepper, chilli, dry oak, chocolate. Aftertaste is fruity (almost grape-y) and drying, with more of the powdery dough-y mouthfeel. Blend of straight whiskies. 40% 4-12y/o bourbon 60% 3-5y/o rye The flavour profile starts all bourbon, but the finish is mostly on the rye. There is quite a fruity character with a few layers that seem to flit between cognac and rye, but you can get the bourbon spiciness in there, too. The finish is numbing and putty-like. This is certainly an 'OK' whiskey, but not particularly memorable. Came joint last out of the six drams, with 0% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 76% of those present said they enjoyed the whisky.

Vanilla, butterscotch, black pepper. Overall, delicious for a bottle at its price point. Early in the bottle I had a hint of a black tea not that I actually enjoyed. Fantastic poor! Great Value

Sweet, red fruit with touch of vanilla nose. Tones of oak up front. Balanced and sweet with a touch of spice at the end. So smooth.