Description: This is a single barrel of MGP bourbon bottled by OKI. Proof and age unknown to me as I did not ask when I ordered this.
Nose: Caramel and spice, cinnamon and black pepper with some vanilla sweetness.
Palate: Medium with a good mouth feel. Warm but not hot for proof. The sweetness is up front with the caramel and cinnamon moving towards a spicier oak, changing as it moves to the back of the throat.
Finish: Long and dry that leaves oak leather and black pepper on the palate. Not complex and not hot.
Conclusion: This was an easy to drink, simple bourbon that didn’t wow you or surprise you. Being MGP and a bar pick it was decent. The only negative might be that it is simple.
Rating: 5/10
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