Deep amber, orange hue Lots of all spice, orange, vanilla, and oak off the nose LOTS of initial heat. Burns deep, warm. You really feel it Taste's like the nose. Bourbon aficionados and high proof lovers will love this. Not really my thing, but I can appreciate what I am drinking. Perfect for a Bourbon sour.
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This bourbon took me by surprise. Although, I have a bottle in my collection, the first time I tasted it was last night, 6/13/14, at a local bar. Ordered a double served neat. The bartender generously filled my glass 3/4 of the way up. I was aware of the higher proofing so I was prepared for the heat but I was taken back by how well integrated and balanced this bourbon is. I don't recall doing a proper nosing, but I do remember brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel, dates, candied apricots, and honey notes in the flavor profile. It was a monster of a whiskey but very good all around. -94 points-
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This is a mean, delicious bourbon. Intensely earthy and oaky with plenty of booziness and fire to remind you that it's nearly 130 proof. Wonderful stuff.
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12/29/2017 - andrewdodd86 wrote:
Unsure of batch. I once had skin on the inside of my mouth, but after drinking this, no longer....
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12/11/2017 - Genghis88 wrote: 88 Points
Deep amber, orange hue
Lots of all spice, orange, vanilla, and oak off the nose
LOTS of initial heat. Burns deep, warm. You really feel it
Taste's like the nose. Bourbon aficionados and high proof lovers will love this. Not really my thing, but I can appreciate what I am drinking.
Perfect for a Bourbon sour.
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1/14/2017 - Iceman611 wrote: 89 Points
I used to love this bourbon but the proofage comes across as rough to me these days. The corn body and finish is too heavy.
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6/13/2014 - Jwolfer Likes this wine: 94 Points
This bourbon took me by surprise. Although, I have a bottle in my collection, the first time I tasted it was last night, 6/13/14, at a local bar. Ordered a double served neat. The bartender generously filled my glass 3/4 of the way up. I was aware of the higher proofing so I was prepared for the heat but I was taken back by how well integrated and balanced this bourbon is. I don't recall doing a proper nosing, but I do remember brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel, dates, candied apricots, and honey notes in the flavor profile. It was a monster of a whiskey but very good all around. -94 points-
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11/24/2012 - johniwhelan Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is a mean, delicious bourbon. Intensely earthy and oaky with plenty of booziness and fire to remind you that it's nearly 130 proof. Wonderful stuff.
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