PBMichiganWolverine
1792 Full Proof Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
May 4, 2019 (edited October 17, 2019)
Seems like cask strength full proof is becoming more and more common now. I get the reasoning: as enthusiasts, we can decide how much, if any water, to add. You see, this is where I screw up. I always take one sip without water, and realize it’s just too potent for me. Then I add a bit more, and it’s still too potent. So, being a man short on patience, I then just dump a big piece of ice. For most folks that strategy would work, but I drink my pour over the course of 1-2 hours while watching a Friday night Netflix or Sunday GoT and John Oliver. Now...that big piece of ice just became a glass of water with a bit of whiskey in it. The flavor profile changed significantly. So...I guess to make this ramble end: this is why I prefer generally not cask strength or full proof...I’m just not smart enough to handle that delicate pipette level chemistry.
So...this pour was graciously sent by @dubz480. That man knows his bourbons. I don’t think I ever had this one before, but will need to look up the regular non-CS version of it. Without water, I had all heat. I couldn’t manage it. But somewhere between no water and whiskey flavored water, the profile was amazing. Best part was the nose: aromas of toasted marshmallow, caramel and dulce de leche. Taste changed to oak driven, a bit of peanuts, and still retaining the marshmallow.
If the price is right, I need to look up the standard version of this.
Thanks @dubz480 for the pour!
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@PBMichiganWolverine agreed. By the way, the Beam Peach blows the Honey out of the water😂
@BDanner which was pretty good...but best? Is there such a thing as “best”...it’s so subjective
@PBMichiganWolverine @dubz480 Lest we forget Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye from a few years back.
I swear...he’s getting bribed. Pay me enough and i’ll preach Jim Beam Honey is the best whiskey ever made.
@PBMichiganWolverine seems like Sazerac "influenced" him this year. Simply no way you can call that the best Whisky. The sample you tasted was from an excellent single barrel. He is saying the batch product is #1 (which is a big step down)
@dubz480 I always thought those “best” categories are biased. Not sure if there’s under the table money involved. But really makes no sense. The only one honestly that I’ve agreed with was years back when Yamazaki 18 (then priced $80) was given the crown. Since then everything has been questionable ( Crown Royal Cornerstone, Glen Grant 18, etc)
@PBMichiganWolverine wow that's crazy. I enjoy it for sure but Whiskey of the year is a little strong
@dubz480 this just own Jim Murray’s whiskey of the year. Which means one thing: it’ll soon get a huge price hike
Cheers and glad you liked it! It's a great value pour especially for the single barrel store picks like this one! Seek out the BiB if you want a a softer version of it and pass on the their standard SB.