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Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
September 11, 2020 (edited September 28, 2020)
Another bourbon to the list. Bourbon is still my least favorite of whiskeys in terms of flavor differences. To me, most bourbons are “you taste one, you taste them all.” But I know that’s just me. The biggest differences to me are proof and viscosity.
Nose: cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted oak are what get me first. This doesn’t have a sweet take as much as some other bourbons do. Hints of sweetness, and there’s this funky sourness that reminds me of ketchup. Yea, didn’t think that was a tasting note now did ya?
Palate: I taste walnut and oak initially, and a bit of spice, a little leather and white pepper. Whatever sweetness this has comes from that musty funky smell. It’s not a ton at all. My 8mo old baby girl is into putting sandals in her mouth and this is what I imagine it tastes like. It’s alright, but not my cup of tea.
The mouthfeel is what most shines on this bourbon. Though a bit watery it still feels full once the spice kicks in. I feel like all of my mouth is engaged. It’s got a medium finish not leaving much in the throat but a lot to think about in the spice coating the mouth.
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