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Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon 100 Proof
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
September 17, 2020 (edited May 13, 2021)
This one is nostalgic for me. It's no longer from Stitzel Weller but tastes pretty much as I remember it 40-50 years ago if that's possible. It was the bourbon of choice for barely legal (maybe) drinkers.
I was reintroduced to it a few years ago as I was excited to see it on the shelf. Put the bottle in my suitcase for a trip to France as it had very thick glass and should make the trip.
The first night , I was disappointed. It was hot and disjointed. Two nights later, it had mellowed. There was warm maple on the nose and buttered honey on the palate. Almost no finish but I was looking forward to future tastings.
Three nights later we were in Conques and there was a delightful Irish couple at breakfast. He was an Irish whisky fan that had never tasted bourbon so I offered a sample that evening. Decided to seek out bourbon when he got home and told me to look for Bushmills Black Bush.
The bourbon was better that night but maybe because of the company. Alas, no more bourbon for the rest of the trip.
I have become a fan of Luxco since then and have visited the distillery. Can't wait for their own distillate to make it to the bottle.
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