Sam Houston 15 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

A nice smooth slight cherry slight char taste that’s smooth. I like what’s going on with this, would drink maybe not buy at this price level

Peach cobbler wrapped in a warm brown sugar oak. Beyond delicious

Right off the bat, you smell the potency of this bourbon. It has a deep caramel color and long legs. First sip has the tingles of spice that hints on the front of your tongue. It goes down smooth with a lingering warmth. It’s sweet and rich just like you’d expect an aged whiskey to be. A great alternative to a Pappy 15, Orphan barrel, or an aged IW Harper. Definitely a great purchase!

Neat. Neck pour. KY-01 batch. Really enjoyed the Calumet 15 this year and excited to try its 3-barrel brother here. On the nose, simultaneously getting fresh banana nut bread and red velvet cake. Lovely. I can break apart both of these angles. The banana nut bread side has this nice spice to it. The red velvet cake angle has this nice moist chocolate and vanilla butter cream. I could spend an hour with just the nose. Mouthfeel isn’t creamy, just a step down. Milky. Very oily and coating though. Lighter than expected up front, lots of vanilla and orange. Bit of milk chocolate sneaking in too. The oak comes center stage mid palate. It’s a rich milk chocolate. On the finish brings a wave of caramel and a hint of banana. Decent heat on the legs. Again, vanilla and chocolate keep coming back. Got a bit of the orange again on the finish. The taste isn’t as decadent as the nose but it’s really good overall. The oak isn’t overpowering and there are these nice waves of lighter flavors. Comes across as a more consistent dram than Calumet 15 but both are just fantastic. Is this worth the extra $30? I think so on first impression.