LeeEvolved
Rough Rider Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — New York, USA
Reviewed
August 4, 2018 (edited May 23, 2021)
This was an extra from @Scott_E, as a part of our final round of scotch samples. This straight bourbon is made on Long Island and bottled at 45% ABV. It’s polished gold and makes thin legs and somewhat large, running droplets on the tasting glass.
The nose is fresh oak and light corn with underlying notes of cardboard. There’s no indication of alcohol at all. The palate was lightly rye spiced with some toasted banana and sweet corn. Typical young bourbon stuff. The finish was short and watery, but not hot at all.
Overall, it’s a typical bourbon that was neither impressive nor offensive. It would work fine in your favorite cocktail and a great way to support local distillers. Thanks for the pour, Scott. 2.5 stars. Cheers.
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