johndods1
Eastern Kille Toasted Barrel Finish
Bourbon — Michigan, USA
Reviewed
March 26, 2020 (edited May 11, 2020)
Good color, the legs come down quick around the glass but the top where the bourbon just reached the peak, took a long time to fall.
The nose outside of the traditional oaky smell has almost an apple or cinnamon scent hiding beneath a powerful 124 proof. It tastes a bit under aged and if you leave the bourbon sit for a while on the tongue it seems to dull the senses a bit. Inhaling while it rolls over the tongue will take your breath away.
Although it's got the oak and the Carmel, the proof is almost too overpowering to really get a good taste. Combine that with the youth of it, and the way I look at it reminds me of riding a moped; it's fun to try but you don't want your friends to see.
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@BillyT all fair points.
Might be good as a mixer or for cooking. The problem I have with many of these Moped craft distilleries is that they often charge nearly the same price for their juice as the big league KY distilleries. If it’s good sourced Whisky that is one thing, but when it’s 50 bucks for a barrel finished 2-yr old Whisky, then it’s money way better spent elsewhere. Shame on me for letting the liquor store sales guy talking me into a purchase when I know better. A fool and his money.....