W.B. Saffell Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Very smooth, hints of caramel, vanilla and light oak. Buttery start with smooth finish, limited spice

This is one of the most expensive bottles I’ve ever bought. So, as there should be, I had high expectations heading in. $43 for 375mL??? I appreciate the small size to sample without committing too much to, but still very pricey. With that said, the nose is inviting with lots of sweet caramel and brown sugar/burnt sugar. Palate follows that up, slight velvety sweet cream cheese frosting/cinnamon taste/sweet pecans. Lots of cinnamon on the finish with a little spicier pepper, but the finish is unfortunately short. Not too drying or sharp, especially for the unique 107 proof. It is obviously sourced from Wild Turkey, and the back end of the palate and the finish scream of slightly watered down and smoother Rare Breed. Just a tad sweeter. It has that trademark Wild Turkey slight bitterness, and to be completely transparent, I’m not the biggest fan of any Wild Turkey offerings. With that being said, I appreciate the proof, the nose, and the sweetness. I don’t appreciate the short finish and thin mouth feel, especially for the proof. And I REALLY don’t appreciate the price tag. Wouldn’t buy again, but would likely drink over many things if everything was free.

Bold but proof is better than Lillard and Bond

Compared this side by side to russels reserve 2002 and this beats it hands down. The 2002 has a little better aroma but the flavor is much fresher and not as musty on the saffell. Get it while you can...

nose: vanilla, caramel and woody scents Palate: up front very fruity and sweet, mild oakiness in the middle, verrrry smooth finish with a little spice. Like super smooth

First it’s 53.5% not 53% Nose: nice balance of caramel and vanilla. Has a creamy vanilla tone to it. Cherries a little bit. Little to no spice Palate: rich, honey. Spice is there. Honestly taste a bit of age, not sure what the estimated age is if anyone has guessed. Kinda reminds me of woodenville a little. Palate: creamy and soft butterscotch.