Cornmuse
FEW American Straight Whiskey
Blended American Whiskey — Illinois, USA
Reviewed
February 11, 2023 (edited October 14, 2023)
Tasted neat from a grappa copita after several minutes rest. This is s a "sample" from a DTC subscription service received as a gift..
On the nose this whiskey has an immediate presence. I got notes of cedar and mothballs, green apple skin, and grape jelly. Quite a lot going on and its good.
Mouthfeel of this is acceptably rich, but not up to the hints it gave on a swirl.
On the palate this is young and spicy. Cedar, menthol, wood tannin all appear early. The flavor is drying and finishes with a slight tartness that hints at bitter lemon pith. There's a sweet note that rides above all of this, holding it together.
This is an interesting whiskey,, but like Lot 40 I think this will be a love it or hate it pour. I like it and I'd definitely have another pour but I don't think it's ultimately good enough to make it to regular rotation.
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