Milliardo
Isaac Bowman Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels
Bourbon — Virginia, USA
Reviewed
April 16, 2019 (edited February 10, 2020)
Okay this is another one of those underrated bourbons. I feel like when folk rate whiskeys they don’t take into account the price point. Yes it’s great to have a $220 bottle of Angel’s Envy cask strength, but a lot of people don’t live in that world. We should expect a $220 bottle to be BAMF. But to me, that discovery pales in comparison to when a $45 bottle delivers a dynamic flavor like the big boys. Enter my new friend, Isaac.
I get sangria on the nose. Like an authentic, home-made one. Tropical fruits, delicious. Body is gentle with vanilla and a deep cherry flavor. Finish is dry, with more of the sangria flavor trailing off. There’s a bit of watermelon in there too. This is delicious.
If you’re a fan of Angel’s Envy, run (don’t walk) to your nearest liquor store and buy this. Right now. Compared to Angel’s Envy, it’s cheaper, more readily available, and for my tastes, it’s better. That’s right. I said it.
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Agree with comparison vs Angels. Cheaper option, however, availability for Bowman sucks out west. Got a chance to have a couple of pours of this one when I was out East and for sure enjoyed it. Nice review