Nose. Rye grain and spice. Winter. Light brown sugar simple syrup and minor lacquer and wood notes on back and bottom of nasal.
Palate. Light upon entry but quickly broadens on front of tongue and bottom of throat. Big rye spices with brown sugar simple syrup behind. Essence of Asian pear.
Finish. Coats back of throat. But dissipates quickly. Feels substantially less than its 101 proof. Some rye spice remains on back palate but like the burn does not stick around long.
Overall. A very good and straightforward rye that is accessible and well priced ($40/L). Doesn't blow you away but solid everyday pour.
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NV Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 50.5%
12/17/2016 - saulbass Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose. Rye grain and spice. Winter. Light brown sugar simple syrup and minor lacquer and wood notes on back and bottom of nasal.
Palate. Light upon entry but quickly broadens on front of tongue and bottom of throat. Big rye spices with brown sugar simple syrup behind. Essence of Asian pear.
Finish. Coats back of throat. But dissipates quickly. Feels substantially less than its 101 proof. Some rye spice remains on back palate but like the burn does not stick around long.
Overall. A very good and straightforward rye that is accessible and well priced ($40/L). Doesn't blow you away but solid everyday pour.
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NV Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Vintage 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 47.0%
12/16/2016 - saulbass Likes this wine: 96 Points
Nose. Dripping caramel. Molasses. Full nasal coating. Samoa Girl Scout cookies. Yum.
Palate. More Samoa cookies. Can almost taste the crunch and chew. Thick simple syrup made with demerera sugar. Winter orange. Post oak and pecan.
Finish. Glides down back of throat where it rests nicely with simple syrup and caramel butter.
Overall this is an exquisite whiskey
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2014 Buffalo Trace Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof Batch 3 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 64.5%
12/14/2016 - saulbass Likes this wine: 94 Points
Color. Rich chestnut
Nose. Rich dark caramel. Front end toasted oak. Warm Pop corn bag.
Palate. Warm and wound on lips. Sweet crushed dried corn. Buttered scrambled eggs. Almost shaved black truffle on inner lips. Toasted oak.
Finish. Lingers on back of throat with almost no inner mouth burn - small warmth on lips. Buttered eggs and toasted oak are flavors that persist
Overall. This is a top flight bourbon with big flavors but very drinkable neat at 129 proof.
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