markre
Old Cavalier 11 year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bourbon — Virginia, USA
Reviewed
June 6, 2021
Golden straw color, like spring honey.
Quite sticky. Really hangs on the glass with some sparse, slow forming, and slow running legs.
Nose is definitely led by the corn: sweet with light caramel some vanilla and a bit of coconut. A hint of baking spice.
Super soft mouth feel really coats the mouth nicely a bit of warmth at the back of the throat.
Smooth transitions across the board. This one is subtle and nuanced. Vanilla frosting, milk chocolate, burnt caramel.
Mid palate really shows the wood. Not heavily charred, but a pleasant Oakey dryness.
A bit more baking spice on the way out.
It's easy to tell that this is an older bourbon. It is very well balanced and subtle, but I can't see it gets me too excited.
Create Account
or
Sign in
to comment on this review