Review #605; Bourbon #142: 8 and Sand Blended Bourbon

This is blend from bourbon and American whiskey producer MGP. This is their own label and what they have blended is a marriage of at least 4 year old bourbon and American whiskey which could include corn whiskey, MGP light whiskey, and MGP rye whiskey. The name refers to the railroad and a segment of each bottle sold will go to support train museums. The label on this specifies no color added or Grain Neural Spirit added.

ABV: 44%

Nose: Vanilla, faint rye spice, caramel,

Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Vanilla, caramel, slight butter, faint cinnamon.

Finish: Short finish. Cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, slight black pepper.

Rating: 5/10

Overall, this is just fine. It hits those notes you want in a classic bourbon and comes in, location dependent at a fair price point. This is mainly used a cocktail whiskey for me or as something to sip when I just want something to drink and not think too hard about it. The blend of all the various whiskeys sounds like a mess on paper but it works pretty well overall.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect