Bourbon

Background: This is a bottled in bond whiskey from Brown-Forman. This was reviewed blind then I was revealed the bottle so keep that in mind ABV: 50% Nose: Ethanol, acetone, Banana, caramel, oak, Palate: Acetone, ethanol, tannins. All low level heat and these flavors. Finish: Too long. Acetone and tannins. No flavor here at all. 3 sips in […]

Background: This is a NAS bourbon from Brown-Forman for their Whiskey Row Series that was finished in a toasted oak barrel before bottling that I had blind and then was revealed the bottling ABV: 46.50% Nose: Cloyingly sweet, caramel, artificial banana, allspice, oak Palate: The sweetness. Ethanol, caramel, banana. Vanilla. Flavors aren’t balanced too well. Finish: The sweet

Background: This is a NAS bourbon from Brown-Forman for their Whiskey Row Series that I had blind and then was revealed the bottling ABV: 57.5% Nose: Caramel sweetness, apples, oak, allspice, and artificial banana Palate: Still a bit of a thin-mediumish mouthfeel. Caramel sweetness, sharp ethanol, Oak and black pepper. Finish: Shortish-medium. The oak and ethanol hand around and

Background: This is a NAS bourbon, likely aged for 4-5 years by Brown Forman for their Whiskey Row Series. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my notes ABV: 45% Nose: Sharp ethanol, sweet vanilla, marshmellow sweetness, grass, oak. Pretty simple Palate: Thin, a bit watery. Ethanol, a faint artificial banana sweetness. Grass Finish: Short.

Background: This is an uncut, non chill filtered 12 year age stated cask strength bourbon released in 3 batches during the year, with the code showing month and year released. ABV: 65.3% Nose: Burst of caramel sweetness, butterscotch, oak, hint of fruit in this one. Palate: Heat, Oak, Leather, Tobacco leaf. Under than maybe a hint of vanilla.

Background: This is an uncut, non chill filtered 12 year age stated cask strength bourbon released in 3 batches during the year, with the code showing month and year released. ABV: 65.5% Nose: Very sweet caramel, butterscotch, baking spices, oak. Pretty muted nose, made me work for it despite the high abv. Palate: Heat, Brown Sugar, Oak, Leather,

Background: This is a 9 year 7 month OESK from Four Roses bottled at cask strength. This barrel was selected and sold by Jensen’s Liquors located in Miami Florida. I had this blind then was show the bottle so lets keep that in mind while reading this. Nose: Oak, Caramel, Butterscotch, black pepper, cinnamon hint, Spicy

Background: This is a single barrel of Knob Creek bourbon, distilled by Jim Beam and bottled for the Orlando Whiskey Society. I had this blind then was revealed the bottle so keep that in mind while reading my review. ABV: 60% Nose: Sweet Caramel, Vanilla, Citrus, Oak, Pepper, a kind of good funk Palate: Thick mouthfeel. Lots

Background: This Bourbon comes to us from Belle Meade who sourced it from MGP. This 12 year old bourbon was selected and bottled for the Orland Whiskey Society. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my notes. Nose: Strong Caramel, Oak, butterscotch, spices, black pepper, honey hint, sweeter spices underneath. Palate: Medium/Thick. Butterscotch,

Background: This is a Single Barrel of Four Roses Bourbon, specifically their OESK recipe. This bourbon was aged for 9 years and 7 months before being bottled at cask strength with no additives. I had this blind then was reveled the bottle so keep that in mind. Nose: Ethanol, fairly strong, corn, grains, Caramel, grass, hint