Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon

Neat. Neck pour. Okay, I went into this thinking “$35 for a MGP? This will be 4 years old, young, green and disappointing.” Bought it anyway because I haven’t had it and I like trying new things. Wow, I was wrong. The nose on this is so different than typical MGP. The lead note I am getting is root beer, which is a new one for any MGP I have had. Delicious vanilla, graham cracker, honey, and light caramel. Getting a nice rye and pepper note on the end. So inviting. Texture is a bit watery but also oily too. Thin but coats. Getting red licorice on the tongue, which transitions into a root beer float with a blast of vanilla. On the finish I am getting some awesome cherries and berries drizzled in sweet caramel. Legs are decent for the proof. Graham cracker and honey shows up on the tail end. Wow, this bottle is a third of the way gone in two hours. Crushing it with a friend. Perfect bourbon for some Friday day drinking. This has to be the best sub-$40 MGP I have had. Kills Eight and Sand and George Remus. Not at all what I was expecting based on the price. Phenomenal blend.

Something in the aftertaste of this I’m not into - flavor sort of dies right after sipped. Okay daily sipper and gorgeous bottle for the shelf / to save for a water bottle 👍🏼

When first opening the bottle all I got marshmallows and cotton candy and it was odd. Over time that’s mellowed and the nose, while still containing a marshmallow, is spices and caramel. Mouthfeel is a bit thin. Cinnamon and cherry coming through on palate with familiar MGP tastes. Shorter finish with some heat on the outside of the tongue. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect

Sweet with hubby's of vanilla and toffee. Really nice mouth feel and mellow finish. I wish it had 10% ABV more, but for $30 it doesn't get much better.

Smokey and sweet. Wow!

Smokey.