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Tonight's Bourbon review is. Woodford Reserve double oaked Coming in at 90.4 proof and hitting the wallet at a Ulysses S. Grant ($50.00) making this pour released in February 2012, an awesome experience. The sniff sniff, Upon a deep inhale, and I mean deep, I’m getting a nice mixture of sweet and oaky, Toasted marshmallows, sweet vanilla, lightly toasted oak, and candy corn. The additional aging in a second barrel gives me less wood on the nose than I would have expected. Its sweeter flavors you’d find in standard Woodford Reserve is present, but man, that oak. The taste test, oak, and sweet vanilla are the dominant flavors here with a strong alcohol taste that fades quickly, then caramel, and dried dark fruits. This was exposed to new charred oak twice. It’s surprising to see how well the sweetness of the vanilla plays very well with the oak flavors. Double Oaked is very sweet, and you get a good Kentucky hug. It's richer and heavier in comparison to standard Woodford Reserve to me. The aftertaste, the heat is present, which makes for a really nice, clean, enjoyable finish. Strong oak, caramel, chocolate, rye spice, and sweet dried fruits are present at the start. The finish goes to a dash of white pepper and Carmel, which lingers for a surprisingly long time. The finish delivers a great flavorful experience that is straightforward and very sweet and vanilla flavor bouncing to dominate oak, which is easy enough for bourbon drinkers of any experience level to enjoy. Smooth, very smooth. I've always been a big fan of Woodford. It's a very solid, classy bourbon. I would highly recommend the double oak. Remember, bourbon improves with age, I improve with bourbon, I'm Big Barney Ross Bourbon taster extraordinaire, yall think about it, I'm outta here.
Tonight's Bourbon review is club blue, It wasn't long ago. You couldn’t buy a beer at a Kentucky football game. Now, you can buy bottles of bourbon to support Kentucky’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Club Blue is one of Kentucky’s primary collectives, teamed up with Bespoken Spirits to co-produce two exclusive bourbons. Some of the proceeds will support Kentucky’s NIL. Club Blue Team White has a suggested retail price of $39.99, while Club Blue Select Blue goes for $99.99. The products are available for purchase now at Liquor Barn, I went to the tasting, and this is what I discovered. For me, it was more of a USMC code red, as opposed to a code Blue, I felt like it beat my pallet up with hot asphalt. It was rougher than a 25k ruck march. It was so harsh, I had to find out why. The label clearly states it was finished in old tequila barrels. The sniff sniff, ah yes, petroleum with a hint of fireplace soot. It's got the alcohol burn right off the bat due to the high proof coming in at 106. The taste test, to me it's like licking a wet damp basement wall that has a wood stove burning in it. It's fire. The tequila barrel flavored bourbon. I never mix tequila and bourbon, ever. It has a Salty Burnt Rubber finish that lingers. There is a bit of sweetness to it, cherry, marshmellow, vicks formula 44 D. The tequila note is throwing me off, kinda like biting into a lime peel. The after taste, It's rough. Basically, my pallet,mouth pancreas is so numb, I can't feel, or taste the after taste. Club Blue teamed up with BespokenSpirits. a small-scale craft distiller out of Lexington. It drinks like the craft bourbon was made in a garage, excuse me, a carport in Kentucky somewhere like in Paducah on a rainy day. Tequila and bourbon flavors. I'm not a big craft bourbon drinker for this very reason. I'd avoid this for 100 pesos, I mean dollars. It's pretty rough, I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire, my face just went numb, y'all think about it, NIL, bourbon
Tonight, I will open my liquor cabinet upstairs and reach for a bottle of Weller's Single Barrel to do a review. Coming in at 97 proof and around 600.00 bucks, this is a fun pour. In May of 2019, Buffalo Trace Distillery announced an extension in the lineup of their wheated bourbons and came out with the single barrel to the Weller's lineup. The sniff sniff, I’m not getting any ethanol here, just rich and sweet character and fruity. As with many Weller products, I’m getting a lot of sweet cherry and some apple pie. Caramel, brown sugar, cherry syrup, and all types of oak and chocolate cake. The Taste test, I get a strong presence of cocoa, a chocolate that adds a sweet layer, but this is all sweet but in a good way. Oak and cherry come in the middle, then apple cinnamon fruit fades in the end.I sip again, yes, chocolate is there right off the bat, and the sweet fruits in the middle with oak. This is awesome, and the mouth feel is warm and delightful. The aftertaste, the finish is medium in length, but it’s got everything going for it, and the heat is perfect. Plenty of apple and cherry mixing in with sweet vanilla. If this carried a little more oak or some cinnamon spice to fade out with. This is silk in a bottle, I can't recommend this enough, I'm lighting a guantanamera cigar and pouring another glass. Weller's Single Barrel bourbon is a wheated bourbon that is released annually. It is bottled from a single aging barrel, rather than a blend of bourbons from multiple barrels, and that makes this pour very special. This definitely leaves me in high spirits, just a great bourbon journey, and a bourbon a day keeps the worries away. Im distilling life’s problems and Kentucky basketball one sip at a time. I'm Big Barney Ross Bourbon taster extraordinaire, I highly recommend this. It's amazing. This winter, dont forget to turn up the heat with a bourbon neat. Y'all think about it, I'm outta here
Tonight's Bourbon review is 1792 Sweet Wheat gimmick. This bourbon was aged 4 whole years and comes it at 91.2 proof for about 80 bucks. THE 1792 rye runs 39.99 and is decent for the money. I personally like a wheated bourbon, I'm a big fan of Wellers. Typically, a bourbon’s secondary grain is rye, but a smaller percentage of bourbon producers use wheat instead. The standard 1792 expression is considered “high rye” since it is thought to use more rye as its secondary grain than traditional bourbon mashbills. The sniff sniff, It has a nice balanced aroma not overpowering, subtle, and soft, mainly centered around sweet candied apples and spicy oak, which is a seasoned oak. Its overall spice helps make a positive impression. A layer of caramel sweetness adds depth and is enhanced by light fruit notes. Though not overly strong, what it offers is an effective and very well-balanced smell. The taste test, I get a caramel, vanilla sugar cookie, and vanilla pudding if you will, a sort of sugary base. It's just a really sweet, overpowering taste. I see why it's called sweet wheat. It tastes like its name. The aftertaste, I get warm doughnuts and sugar cookies. It's remarkable how sweet it is. Finally, some spice on the end, but mainly a sweet aftertaste. I thought this was going to be a bourbon gimmick to draw me in and waste my money. It's everything I want when I have a sweet tooth. This would be great for Christmas, or valentines Day, and definitely Halloween. If candy is called for, this needs to be served. I'm not crazy about the price, but I would definitely try this again, maybe after corn harvest next fall. I would never use bourbon thinner (water) or (ice) with this. Always remember, you can buy a cheaper bourbon, but then you'd have to drink it. I'm Big Barney Ross Bourbon taster extraordinaire, yall think about it. I'm outta here
This holiday, our bourbon review is Jim Beam Winter Reserve . During the Christmas season, bourbon is a must to get through the cheer and glee of family gatherings. This Jim Beam is aged 6 whole years, barrel-finished, and coming in at 86 proof. For around 24.99, you will have enough money left over to buy yourself those Merino Wool Socks you've been wanting. The sniff sniff, I get vanilla, cinnamon spice, and a hint of.....hold on,this is Jim Beam, with a different label. I rush over to the liquor cabinet, with such a chatter and throw open the doors and the glass splatters, grab a bottle of Jim Beam, yes. Identical. The taste test, I pour the winter reserve and swirl it around.
It gets corn-heavy on the end, the vanilla comes through, and it just has a generic sweetness to it, almost like a simple syrup. There’s not enough typical peppery oak notes to get me excited about the finish. Yes, this tastes just like Jim Beam with a bit of an oak aftertaste that regular Jim Beam doesn't have. The aftertaste seems as raw as the regular Jim Beam, I'm pretty sure it's the same bourbon. It's so close to regular Jim Beam that I did a blind taste test. Yep, I couldn't tell the difference. Now I'm swirling 2 glasses, one in each hand. The left hand has Jim Beam winter reserve limited edition, the right regular Jim Beam. Sip from the left, sip from the right. Just as I thought, it's hard to taste a difference for me. I feel jilted, just bourbon blinded by the holiday spirits. I won't be buying the limited imitation of the real thing. I should have just bought a regular Jim Beam for 5 dollars less. Bah Humbug, I've been Ebenezer Scrooged. Inconclusion, it's the same bourbon taste, to me, don't waste the 5 bucks like I did,buy regular Jim Beam, I'm Big Barney Ross Bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it, I'm outta here
Tonight's Bourbon is Russell’s Reserve Ten Year Old Bourbon 90-proof Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, aged at least ten years, distilled and bottled by the Wild Turkey Distilling Company, Lawrenceburg, KY. The master distiller Jimmy Russell has produced a very fine 90 proof 10 yr bourbon for 30 to 50 bucks. The sniff sniff, caramel, orange peel, toffee, sweet char oak, light cinnamon spice. It is very pleasant and not overpowering. The taste test, I get a strong vanilla, with dominant char oak, a little butterscotch, and what seems like cherry soda, sweet cherry Pepsi almost. It's smoother than I expected, and the heat isn't very much. The spices are more on the aftertaste. It heats up but fades quickly. It's not the Typical Wild Turkey bite. The aftertaste, a high oak-driven spice, sweet cherry, pepper, cinnamon, strong citrus. Lingers, the aftertaste lingers a long while. Overall, it's not bad, I wouldn't buy it again because there are way better 10 yr bourbons, I like way better, like Eagle Rare. I can't see where I would have a reason to drink this. It's all right, just not mind blowing for a 10 year old bourbon. I like Wild Turkey 101. It's great for colds, coughs, or cold winter day sipping. This has none of that. It's smooth, but I'm left with a disappointed feeling. I want more from my bourbon. This is a one and done for me. I wouldn't turn it down if offered, but I won't spend my cash on it. This is the Christmas gift you give a relative you don't like or hate. The boring relative that stays off everyone's radar. I’m one who prefers a mature, oak-driven profile that has heat. I want vinilla, caramel, and baking spice. I'll stick with Rare Breed or Wild Turkey 101. If you appreciate whiskey that’s spent significant time in char 4 oak, this one fails to deliver for me. Remember, sip happens. Bourbon helps. I'm Big Barney Ross Bourbon taster extraordinaire, yall think about it, I'm outta here. Water is bourbon thinner, paint your liver.
Tonight's Bourbon review is the 10 year challenge. How does the Japanese compare to Kentucky 10 year Bourbon? Let's find out. The difference between Kentucky and Japanese Bourbon is that Kentucky bourbon is produced from at least 51% corn, while Japanese whisky is generally made of malted barley like Scotch whisky While bourbon takes a minimum of two years to mature compared to Japanese whisky's three years, both beverages tend to be aged much longer. Let's get into the Shen, the sniff sniff. It's a lighter and more floral side to me, right off There’s some honey and melon in there, along with a bit of sourdough bread and oatmeal. there’s a rich, oaky wood note that gives it a body, probably from those mizunara oak casks. I get a strong oatmeal from this. The taste test, Very lite body, the very first flavors I get are the rich caramel and vanilla tones from that oak. Nowhere near as strong or powerful as an American bourbon, there is no Kentucky hug. My chest never warmed up. The right honey sweetness, baking spices, and a bit of light floral flavors with more of that sweet melon make this easy to drink, but it lacks the heat. The after taste, there is a little spice, like black pepper kinda like a rye bourbon, but it fades quick. In conclusion, it is a mid tier bourbon, nowhere near an eagle rare, but doesn't bite like a wild Turkey signature master Distiller blend in the 10 year Russell bourbon. Japanese Bourbon has come a long way, but Kentucky Bourbon is still safe for now. Give me the 10 year Eagle rare hands down. The Shin is 48% ABV 96 proof for 80 to 110 bucks. Eagle beats it for flavor, smoothness, and price, plus you get a Kentucky hug, something the Japanese Bourbon is lacking. The Shin 15 year is terrible. The 10 year is way better. Japanese Bourbon companies still have a ways to go. My Kentucky bourbon is so refined. It probably has a calligraphy degree, I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it, im outta here.
Tonight's Bourbon is Monk's Road, and this 119.7 proof, single barrel of joy comes in at 70 bucks. Single barrel bourbon has more flavor variation than small batch whiskey because every barrel of whiskey has a profoundly different flavor profile. I am a fan of single barrels for that very reason. This bourbon was a privately selected barrel overseen by the distillery. This is a very good craft bourbon, Monk’s Road Wheated Bourbon is the product of the Log Still Distillery founded a couple of years ago, the old J.W. Dant site in Gethsemane, Kentucky. The sniff sniff, Very light nose. Vanilla with a hint of fruit and oak wood. butter cream, plums and raisins, oak wood, very easy to smell for the high proof. The taste test, I let it sit for 15 minutes before I sipped, I get vanilla, corn, apples, nutmeg and cinnamon, oak wood. Tasted a dried cranberry, and the apple and cinnamon are enhanced. Tasted a pecan, and the vanilla becomes caramel with a hint of chocolate. I will swirl the bourbon in my glass, sip again, This time, I get vanilla, cherry, pepper spice, and oak wood. The dried cranberry made the fruit more of a plum with the spice becoming peppery spice. Tasted with a pecan brought out notes of white chocolate, ripe apples, and peppery spice. It's hot, the proof is there. I'm heating up. The finish, medium, long with oak wood, cinnamon pepper spice. The dried cranberry brought out lingering caramel sweetness in the finish. The pecan made the finish longer with oak wood lingering chocolate and pepper spice. It's got the pleasant heat. Overall, It's a really good bourbon for fall or colder weather. Damp rainy day, dark, cloudy drizzling rain. I would pair this bourbon with a cigar that has lots of vanilla and rich tobacco flavor in the smoke. I would reach for a guantanamera. This is worth the try, good bourbon, excellent sip, probably not enjoyable in the summer heat, lol. I'm Big Barney Ross Bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it, I'm outta here
Tonight's Bourbon, Longbranch, this bourbon was created in 2016 by Wild Turkey Master Distiller Eddie Russell and cultural taster Matthew McConaughey. United by a shared curiosity and love of great whiskey, Eddie and Matthew wondered what would happen if a Kentucky Bourbon took a road trip to Texas. This 86 proof wonder is aged 8 years and has all the wild turkey boldness, coming in at 40 bucks. It's comparable to other cheaper wild Turkey bourbons. This reminds me of wild turkey 101 that's been tweaked. The sniff sniff. A very sweet caramel, vanilla, and toffee. Nutmeg and oak with a strong char throughout providing layers. Overall, the aromas pop and enjoyable. The aroma is overall mild in intensity, It still has a pleasant body despite its 86 proof. I get a sweet blend of caramel, toffee, nutmeg, and oak, the vanilla fades. The taste test, creamy vanilla, buttery caramel, fruity, orange zest, and honey, the orange is there, I get a creamy mouthfeel that compliments the bourbon’s sweeter notes of honey and orange. Spice is layered throughout. The seasoned oak provides a strong base. It’s well balanced and pleasant, but for the money, pour some Wild Turkey 101, and put an orange slice in it. The aftertaste, a dash of black pepper, buttery note, and char oak, just a little pop of heat followed by the typical wild turkey char, that powers the finish. Caramel and spice trail off giving way to a hint of smoke on the backend that is good, but it doesn't last long enough. Wild Turkey wanted to bank on McConaughey’s name and have him write and star in their commercials, but they also wanted his help developing a new Wild Turkey expression with his name on it. For me, it was an okay pour, but for the money, give me woodford Reserve or Buffalo trace. Longbranch was all right, but for 40 bucks, it's not driving me to want more. To sum it up, it's wild turkey that's been tweaked. I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it. I'm outta here.
Tonight's Bourbon is William Larue Weller's, the crème de la crème of bourbon. This little gem comes in at 128.2 proof and around 1200.00 bucks. Aged 12 years, and it is pure silk in a bottle, and it is so smooth. It drinks like an 80 proof. The sniff sniff, dark brown sugar, Apple cinnamon over vanilla pudding, very earthy the complexity becomes apparent the longer it sits in the glass. A perfect blend of fruits and spices, with a pleasant oak finish. The taste test, holiday spices, yes, holiday spices. My first sip is filled with maraschino cherry, nutmeg, and juicy candy apple. Another sip is plums with deep layers of cherry tart, blackberry jam, and peach is present. The balance between fruits and spice tones is lovely here, along with the thick, wet consistency of the mouthfeel. It's better than your first Kiss. The aftertaste is a zesty orange peel introducing dark chocolate bites and a huge wave of cherry and candy apple that crashes over the palate like a wet vaginal tidal wave, bursting on the palate. The finish is strong and long, with cinnamon discs sizzling on the tongue before a long Kentucky hug is followed by a satisfying caramel apple. The fruits and spice notes linger. My mouth is salivating, trying to catch up to the warm intense silky smooth flavors of spices that this delivers. Solid pour all the way through. This is quite a delicious bourbon with all the red fruits you could ask for. Most Weller's you buy can do something pretty close to this, but this is definitely a touch more upscale than the rest and way smoother. It also carries far more depth. I'm glad to have a bottle of this. My night is complete. I expected to be amazed by this pour, and I was. This is so smooth, and the flavors are perfect. God invented Bourbon, so nobody from Kentucky would ever rule the world, I highly recommend this bourbon. It's definitely one of my favorites. I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire. Y'all think about it. I'm outta here.
Tonight's Bourbon is Dark Arts Whiskey house rye finished with Toasted Amburana Oak Staves. This comes in at 109.2 proof. aged 6.5 years. 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, and priced around 80-90 bucks. This Small Batch Rye is a rye-based Amburana finished whiskey. Heavy Rye dominates this crafted liquid gold and finished in maple syrup barrels, which gives it that sweet finish. The sniff sniff, I get a strong ginger bread and Graham cracker maple note. A nice balance of oak, rye, apples, and ginger ale. It is very pleasant and not a heavy alcohol burn. The taste test, I immediately recognized oak, rye, apples, and ginger, some oak, the cinnamon hits, spice, peppers, and drifts to a sweet maple, with modest heat. This is definitely a fall drink. PSL comes to mind, a pumpkin spiced latte. I could see serving this at a Halloween party. Candy apple, maple, cinnomon spice, but very balanced. The aftertaste. cinnamon, coconut, and a warming burn. It's almost like a bowl of cinnamon toast crunch cereal. A nice crisp fall day, fireplace roaring, and a bottle of this would be a winner. I'm not crazy about the price for the cereal trade-off. It’s sweet, spiced, and very warm. It’s like the perfect dessert that is not too sweet, not too hot. If you don’t like cinnamon, walk away, just walk away. The finish is surprisingly long and satisfying with notes of fresh herbs, mint, subtle pepper, and more cinnamon. The finish lasts a long time. I'm still feeling that finish, nice, warm, sweet cinnamon in my chest. This is very smooth, and the finish is the money shot. The finish keeps me wanting more. I would recommend this bourbon for the fall spices. The finish is worth it. My liver is going to hate me tomorrow, but tonight we’re both going to have a good time with some Whiskey house craft Bourbon. My liquid hobby has taken me on many journeys, and I'm glad I stopped at the whiskey house. I will make pour decisions this fall. I'm BBR, y'all think about, I'm outta here.
Today's bourbon review will be Col. E.H. Taylor, small batch. What better way to spend labor day, than with the Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor or E. H. for short, himself at 100 proof. This bourbon has been marked up on the secondary market to a stupid level like blanton's, E.H. Taylor retails for 40 bucks, but you won't find it at that price anywhere hardly. The sniff sniff, there is an immediate explosion of aroma of baked apples, cherries, cinnamon, and caramel on the nostrils. A great warmth on the tongue, especially on that first sip, lots of oak, chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch. With great balanced flavor leading to some warm spice on the back end, which compliments the overall balance. A rich, oaky, and creamy vanilla finish, a very pleasant earthy tone. It's warm, you can tell. The taste test, I get sweet fruit at the start of the palate. Plums and Raisins, followed by Oak and Caramel. There’s also some vanilla in the palate, which is to be expected, the spice hits, cinnamon, stout peppery hot, a white pepper, it heats up. You get the full 100 proof. The heat lingers and doesn't fade away quickly. The aftertaste, It takes a bit for the finish to step up. The first time I tried this, I waited and thought that was the shortest finish ever. I tried it again, but it just turned out to be a long palate. The delayed finish picked up volume with spice notes, but it dominated the aftertastewith heat; cinnamon and pepper, and then there’s a transition into some bolder notes of oak and Tobacco, but the heat remains. Overall, it’s a very solid bourbon. This is every bit worth it’s MSRP, but that markup is a killer. 70 dollars is my range on this, not the 127.00 asking price now a days. This is a front porch cool late fall early winter bourbon, for when you don't want to wear a heavy coat yet bourbon. I always have this stocked for my favorite guests and company. Life’s Too Short To Drink Boring Bourbon, I'm BBR, Bourbon Taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it
Tonight's Bourbon review, Old Tub, A Jim Beam product, 4 years old, to be considered bottled in bond, coming in at 100 proof, for about 19 dollars. Old Tub bourbon is named after the large mash tubs that were used in the 19th century to mix, cook, and stir mash by hand. Old Tub is a non-filtered, bottled-in-bond bourbon that's considered a forerunner of Jim Beam bourbon. It's made by the Beam family, who also makes Jim Beam bourbon. In 1892, James and Park Beam named their family distillery after their best-selling bourbon brand, Old Tub. In 1943, the brand name was changed to "Jim Beam" after James Beauregard Beam. The sniff sniff, chocolate, little nougat in there. Caramel popcorn, along with circus peanuts, a banana flip pastry perhaps, and peanut butter. It smells I swear to god like a Texas Road house with peanut shells on the floor. The taste test, this bring the heat. This is definitely a closer. 100 mph fastball,man, it's hot. It has a robust, heavy body, Tongue burn is as-expected for 100 proof. Most of the aroma compounds continue onto the palate. It actually tastes like it smells. There’s also some cherry and cinnamon,but it heats up. This is a bottom shelf bourbon, but it's very bold. The finish, On the long side. A little menthol picks up on the finish, and it heats up without much change, but also without any bitterness. So, this Jim Beam has good flavors, not the Typical Jim Beam, but it hits hard on the heat and bold department. This has an antique character, which is very hot and spicy. I can see me living in the 1920s, knocking back a glass in a saloon after a hard day on the trail. This is peanuts on the floor, Texas Road house in a bottle. BOTTOM SHELF, for 19 bucks, this calls for a 19 dollar joke, I leave you with this, David Hasselhoff walks into a bar and says to the barman, "I want you to call me David Hoff."
The barman replies, "Sure thing, Dave... no hassle." Yall think about it, I'm BBR, bouborn taster extraordinaire, I'm outta here
Tonight's Bourbon review, Widow Jane 10 year old Bourbon. Coming in around 80 bucks and about 91 proof. This was surprisingly smooth. This is a sourced blend of bourbons distilled in Kentucky and blended and bottled by Widow Jane in Brooklyn, NY. Yes, there are good bourbons outside of Kentucky. I felt like this was 20 bucks too high, although the flavors and smoothness are there, and I mean, they are there. Is she single, a widow? I would marry Jane, but not for this bourbon. I just feel like for 10 year bourbon, this was a standard 60 dollar bottle pour. The company uses water that comes from the Widow Jane Mines in Rosendale, NY. The bourbon is produced in Kentucky and brought to New York for proofing and bottling. It's priced, just a bit high for what you get. The sniff sniff, You get a classic bourbon smell, lite, but subtle, then the front has typical corn, oak, barrel char, and vanilla, but then, I get a touch of apple and raisins. As can be expected for a 91 proof bourbon, there is no ethanol present at all, very light and smooth,, overall the nose is everything you would want out of a classic style bourbon, but it's priced a little high. The taste test,the palate starts surprisingly sweet with corn and vanilla mixed with light orange and cherry, then there is a surprising dose of heat comprised of rye spice and pepper which brings the flavors together. For a 10 year old bourbon, the lack of cherry in the palate is surprising. It's a really pleasant sip, tho and silky smooth. It's just priced a little high for what you get here. The heat flares up at the start of the finish but quickly fades. A very weird mix of flavors remains. Some pepper is present along with a strange orange butterscotch taste that lingers. This is further mixed with a cranberry apple, oaky flavor profile. Very smooth overall a great pour, if it was 20 dollars cheaper, it would have been a splendid pour. The value on this bourbon really presented a conundrum for me. I'm BBR, I'm out.
Tonight's Bourbon is Weller's C.Y.P.B, which stands for craft your perfect Bourbon. I have to say, it's delicious, tasty, mouth-watering, appetizing, scrumptious, luscious, enjoyable, palatable, delightful, toothsome, pleasing, satisfying. This is a fine product of William Larue Weller's line. The bourbon comes in at 95 proof and rings up at around 600 bucks. The sniff sniff, the bourbon is well-balanced, approachable, and has a strong sweetness smell of light brown sugar, a hint of cherry, corn syrup, and vanilla mix with a twist of oak char. This is a very pleasant smell, very light. The taste test, sweet and light. It's sort of reminds me of candy from the drug store. There’s a mild oak flavor here, but I’m mostly catching caramel flavors with some vanilla and a touch of caramel candy apple. This is truly a Halloween bag of candy. The finish, The finish is light, but quick. It has a medium bodied bourbon with notes of pepper, oak, toasted almonds, and cocoa, then the finish of fruitiness, chocolate, and red wine. Absolutely deeeeee-lishious. 💯 percent. I recommend this for any Bourbon fan, while the berry and red fruit flavors lead the way. Deceptively creamy with a great mouthfeel and enough variety to stay intriguing throughout the pour. It was an excellent edition to my collection. This bourbon has been aged 8 years, and it's absolutely amazing. This is going up next to my Weller's 12 years. Top shelf, and I must say, I'm definitely going to have some more tonight. I can't recommend this enough. Mark Stoops RD1 bourbon is a treat to open with beef testicles or lamb spleen escabeche. It is also an ideal companion for manic depression patients. It shows promise to last longer than your belief in an afterlife. Weller's C.Y.P.B. is the opposite of that, just heavenly. This will be my go-to bourbon this fall. I can't express the smoothness enough. I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it, I'm outta here.
Tonight's Bourbon review, we'll be diving into the Dark Art's WhiskeyHousee, brainchild of Macaulay Minton, who previously managed Wilderness Trail's single barrel program. Look out Harry Potter, there's a new wizard in town, and his dark magic is alcohol. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Not Hogwarts, lol Dark Arts specializes in blending, rebarreling, and finishing whiskey. For 60.00 bucks coming in at 115.1 proof, cask strength, aged 6.5 years, this was a delight. The sniff sniff, creamy ripe fruits, Rye grain Light vanilla with a light oak finish, real fruity, and lightly spiced overall smell. The taste test, vanilla cream with a peppery oak along with a touch of honeycomb. Some faint candy corn. The aftertaste, light lingering spice, and a dominant vanilla Carmel apple. This very well may be the perfect blend of spices and sweetness. It's so good. It's like the Dark Arts of Witchcraft of flavor. I highly recommend this whiskey, bourbon, lol. It has the best flavor and spice combo, and for 115.1 proof, it's not hot. It's very smooth, but the sweetness and flavors are amazing. The Barely Legal Bourbon is named after the fact that the whiskey just qualifies as a bourbon due to it containing 51% corn, the minimum required to be labeled bourbon. They have definitely mastered the dark art's of this liquid gold in Lexington Kentucky. My liver is going to hate me tomorrow, but this is delicious. The dark knight rises in this bourbon. Whenever I walk into a bar and order 12 shots of bourbon, the bartender asks, "rough day, I always respond, no, I'm celebrating my divorce." yall think about it, I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire, I'm outta here
Tonight's Bourbon/ Whiskey is Traveller 90 proof Chris Stapleton signature blended Whiskey. The bottle has a bourbon trail map on it, and It comes in at $31.99. Good Whiskey is like a good song. It requires no explanation. One taste should tell you everything you need to know. No one has to tell you how to feel about it. You simply settle in and enjoy. This is a Buffalo trace product by master Distiller Harlan Wheatley. The sniff sniff, The whiskey is light on the nose. There’s some fruity, like a green apple or cranberry with sweet caramel almost, along with a hint of cinnamon. There isn’t any one scent that stands out, but the overall note is not falling into typical bourbon or whiskey territory. It’s very light, just a very nice smell, this has some life about it. The taste test, very smooth, almost creamy mouthfeel. Light oak, maple sugar candy, a touch of sweet corn, along with hints of caramel and buttercream, make for a dessert like Gushers candy of flavors. Sweet tooths will be put to the test, as the level of sweetness is present. The aftertaste, a bit of spice finally develops on the finish, with candied fruit sweetness transitioning quickly to savory cinnomon disk candy. It drops off fairly quickly from there, leaving behind a mild spice note. Like the start, it’s a simple, short ending, like a country song. I'd give this 4 stars, a very good pour. I'm glad I tried this. It's worth the money for the bottle. I'd definitely buy this again. The sweetness in this is definitely a summer sip. The bite just isn't there for a cold day. If you have a liquid hobby, Traveller whiskey is worth trying, and remember, “Whiskey may not solve all your problems, but it’s worth a shot.” I'm Big Barney Ross, Bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it, I'm outta here.
Tonight bourbon review, we look at the 12yr WhistlePig. A Canadian Rye, with a smoothness. This one is the oldest of the bunch in the piglets 3 pack of whistle pig bourbon and the most expensive It is also the lowest proof of the bunch at 86° proof. This bourbon runs about $240.00 This bourbon is the marriage of three finishes, each with their own distinctive flavor profiles. After maturing for 12 years in New American Oak, the spirit is divvied into one of three barrels, Madeira (63%), Sauternes (30%), and Port (7%). Rule of thumb, rye hasn't been cold filtered like wheat, so it's okay to drink with an ice cube. the sniff sniff, I get a vanilla, red fruits, and a hint of nutmeg oak and cherry pie. Very low burn, and alchol smell, this smells delicious. I pour 3 big Barney Ross fingers, which is equivalent to 6 of yours, lol. Taste test, soft in the mouth. Notes of red fruit, vanilla, oak, and cedar and warm cherry pie. It’s very nice, this is delicious. Smooth, the smells compliment the taste. The aftertaste, warm, and on the shorter side of medium length. Fruity with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cedar. it gives a real nice finish, leaving me, to immediately sip again, to play that song of bourbon flavors one more time. Nice warm hug in the chest, but the taste is delicious, and then the aftertaste is so complimentary. I've tried all the whistle pig bourbon, and this is by far my favorite. It puts me in mind of a cherry pie with the crust taste on the end. Second sip, I get a finish of Medium length finish, still pretty mellow overall, just mild warmth to go with it. Plenty of oak once more, sweet, delicate; just slightly astringent at times, before a wave of rich icing sugar and a bit of syrup. Citrus again, but not orange, instead some lemon and warm cinnamon, just a tiny bit of smoke to go along with it; we end with cool red wine and a cherry pie with crust I would recommend this bourbon, it's been an absolute enjoyment. I want more, I'm BBR, I'm out
Tonight's Bourbon review is very Olde St. Nick Immaculata, this bourbon comes in at 118.1 proof at 269.99 dollars, and it is an absolute imbarrassment. Immaculata (named after the Bible story about the immaculate conception of the Christ child within Mary, a virgin) is a big, bold whiskey that coats the whole palate with Chlorinated, peppery, somewhat gag-inducing… This tastes just like that brick-red Chipotle Tabasco sauce, which I love on scrambled eggs. I should have known that the bible references and bourbon whiskey don't mix. The sniff sniff, I get a strong cardboard shaving. Not nice, sweet amazon.com cardboard but old UHaul dirty cardboard. It’s intriguingly bad, like the nasal equivalent of a horrible traffic accident – you can’t help rubbernecking to look for body parts. It smells like a full kitchen trash-can after throwing away a burned stir-fry. The taste test, I immediately notice the strong presence of Touch of stale cereal, and then, in a positive way, enamel paint sort of like Sherman Williams. It fades to Musk and Lanolin. After taste, I can distinctly recognize cigar leaf, wet leather, a strong sheep skin grease and ends with an acid sour stomach vomit. This is beyond terrible for the price. It made me think of the 1980s. (So, it tastes like MTV had a shoot out with Crockett and Tubbs on Miami Vice. It's just a really nice lingering Blackened Engine Grease taste. I recommend avoiding this. It's way beyond bad. This is on my top 3 bast tasting bourbons of all time. Just smells like rotting fish, beeswax, and Cosmoline, with a hint of San Antonio street gutter. A dead seagull and pepper finish. My mouth is numb, eyes watering, and my nose is running. The smell of Sileage, wet labrador, and toilet duck prevails. Save your money. I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machines and fluids from a bottle. So im Unpluging my computer and throwing St.Nick out. I'm BBR, bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it
Tonight's Bourbon review, Blanton's Single Barrel edition. This bourbon was featured in the John Wick movie, and it comes in at 93 proof for about 199.99 bucks. I feel like I must binge watch all the Wick movies. This bourbon stands out in a film series based on the brand and how it's consumed. That is the case with the "John Wick" movie franchise and Blanton's bourbon from Kentucky. John Wick's drink of choice, Blanton posthumously bears the name of Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton, an early Buffalo Trace pioneer. It was created by his protege, Elmer T. Lee. and Ancient Age owns the brand internationally. This is a very smooth bourbon like John Wick's suits. The sniff sniff, strong cherry somewhat thick smell of caramel, oak wood, sweet corn, and honey, followed by a more cherry sweetness, almost like cherry soda. Notes of apricot are mixed in as well. That nice sweet and fruity base is supported by light to moderate fruity smell. The taste test, extra sweetness. Blanton’s starts with sweet caramel and vanilla reminiscent of caramel apple, malty grains, and moderate alcohol,subtle bite, warm on the palet, but very cherry and sweet. The after taste heats up, cinnamon and pepper on the finish. This is a very complex bourbon but smooth, just like John Wick. The fruitiness carries over into the aftertaste, which is slightly sweet with citrus, mint. The second and third sip gets smoother, and the sweetness and cherry are poppin. With a slight bite. This is a very well crafted Bourbon, and I'd give it the Big Barney Ross seal of approval. I would recommend this for any collection or just to sip and watch the John Wick movies. The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind, right John, There will be no business conducted on Continental grounds, so have some Blanton's. I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it. Im outta here.
Tonight, we'll be doing Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection: Sonoma Triple Finish Bourbon Review,Now there are not a whole lot of Triple finish bourbons out there because, cost, resources and most importantly, 3 more chances to mess it up. I avoid any Five-Malt Stouted Mash bourbons for just that reason. So, the Triple Finish part of this release centers around Woodford using three different types of casks to finish their bourbon in. The casks are Pinot Noir barrels, Brandy barrels, and bourbon barrels that aged red wine for a period of time and are now aging bourbon again. Woodford nailed it. This is like drinking silk. Beyond smooth, and for 179.00 price tag, it is worth every penny. The sniff sniff, cinnamon, oak, vanilla, and chocolate remind me that this is going to be special. There is a wave of fruit notes like cherries and assorted fruit that quickly begin to take over. The wine notes lean more towards red wines. This makes sense when I find a sweet note as I inhale. I don’t normally find sweet scents in Woodford products, but this one is more like the sweet Port wine. Overall, the nose is still quite soft. The proof is probably the underlying reason for that. The proof comes in at 90.4.The taste test is entirely fruit blast. I get loads of grape juice, orange marmalade, cherry pie, fruit cocktail, and sweet red wine. Traditional Woodford notes of chocolate, caramel, and oak spice provide a nice base, but the sweet returns from the nose and leaves a smooth, milk chocolate taste in my mouth. I’m thrilled to find it lingers. The aftertaste, after the sip is complete. The strong, fortified wine notes leave a splendid aftertaste. The typical bourbon notes and most of the fruit sweetness are gone, leaving more of the port wine, sweet, and fruity flavors. All the momentum this dram had going for it in the nose and palate is elevated on the finish for me. I absolutely loved this pour, very smooth. Great taste, with a gentle smell. Overall, this is my favorite
Tonight's Bourbon review.....Town and Branch. This bourbon has been on my shelf for a while, so tonight's the night. The city of Lexington, Kentucky, was built on the banks of the town branch of Elkhorn Creek. Its waters provided power for early industry as well as lime stone filtered water for distilling. Being the first new distillery built in Lexington since prohibition, Town Branch distillery is proud to revive the cities rich distilling tradition. I pop the top, and immediately, I get the sniff sniff of hot, spicy, dog piss with notes of unwiped anus. This is a rough note on the nose, What an unbalanced mess, my eyes are watering 😳 😢. The taste test, limestone water from Kentucky, no! it has to be made from water harvested at the bottom of the Hudson River. Immediately, my tongue hides behind my teeth. Town Branch Bourbon. It tasted like latex gloves soaked in ethyl alcohol and turpentine. My eyes are watering more, and my nose is running. I can't get my stomach past the smell, The nose was mint and fennel or anus leakage, licorice, and the taste matches the smell. This bourbon is 90 proof, but geezus monkey nuts, this craft bourbon is rubbing alchol bad. This crafted Bourbon left something to be desired for me. The finish was short and didn’t add anything to the palate like I had hoped. The aftertaste reminds me of siphoning gas from a Yamaha YZ motor cycle. I get a hint of raw fish and orange marmalade. Overall, I was left wondering where the sweetness and flavor were and why my mouth felt so desperately dry afterward. Avoid this, save your 30 bucks and spend it on Buffalo trace. The taste and smell aren't going away. It's something I'll have to wear off. I'm going to have to apologize to my kitchen drain, I poured the rest of the bottle down it. It's like licking the inside of a catcher’s mitt, with an aftertaste of outdated vitamins and river water. I don't think I'll ever try any more of the Town and Branch Bourbon. I'm Big Barney Ross, I'm out.
Tonight's Bourbon is Weller's full proof. This gem is made by Buffalo trace. It's wheated and runs around 300 bucks, coming in at 114 proof. Weller Full Proof offers a consistent, balanced, high octane Weller flavor profile that gives a great warm Kentucky hug but still has flavor. The nose knows, Coffee cake a Dry seasoned oak along with Caramel, Some heat , a little Cinnamon, the he oak hits. This smells like a warm summers day down at the lake. The taste test, Caramel, then Vanilla followed by Oak fading to Coffee cake finally Cinnamon spicy Barrel char, I love the Bold heat, it lingers. Like the sun beaming off the lake in August. The finish, heat ramps up, then the Cinnamon Turns sweet brown sugar with a caramel on the backend followed by peppers. Overall, this is like a day at the lake. You spend a bunch of money, you have fun, you get hot, and you come back for more. I enjoyed this pour. The flavor to heat was like the water versus the sun on the lake. It was just right. Try to always drink your bourbon neat and live the lake life messy. Remember, readers, at the lake, what doesn't kill me, makes my drinks stronger. I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it, I'm outta here
Tonight's Bourbon, Good ole Col. E.H. Taylor Single Barrel, the 1st and only thing I have to say, I love it when a plan comes together. I can't stop myself from quoting the A-team, and Col. Hannibal Smith. I was able to grab this bottle when I went to my favorite package store, 59.00. I went in for a look see and I grabbed a bottle of regular Buffalo trace, along with the Col. E.H. Taylor. I figured why not and snagged it, and Boy, am I glad I grabbed it. E.H. Taylor single barrel is an excellent bourbon with an exceptionally great nose and even better taste. It's one of my favorite bottles from Buffalo Trace and a great Buffalo trace product. The sniff sniff, oatmeal raisin cookies, chocolate chip cookie, oak, fresh cut oak, hint of orange, a light cinnamon with some baking spices, earthy, fresh baked bread, takes over like Mr. T. The taste test, cookies, oatmeal, slight char, maybe chocolate or caramel, cinnamon, banana nut bread, pepper, cayenne pepper, coconut then honey on the end. It has a Murdock 🫦 bite. The finish has a bite and burn, like an A-team fire fight. It warms the soul. I recommend this bourbon. It's a lovely drop, and it has a great feel. I enjoy all the flavors that end with a nice warm feeling, like when a plan comes together. I'm Big Barney Ross bourbon taster extraordinaire, y'all think about it, I'm outta here.
Tonights Bourbon of choice, Buffalo trace. People from all walks of Bourbon life have heard of Buffalo trace. Buffalo Trace Mash Bill (Low Rye < 10%) I like a low rye, keeps the unpleasant burn down. This bourbon comes in at 90 proof, and it doesn't disappoint. The price is right with BT as I call it, at 30 to 39 dollars. The sniff sniff, very sweet. the typical vanilla, caramel, and oak, but I'm getting a touch of brown sugar as well. Slight hint of ethanol but not overpowering or off-putting, some fruitiness like a citrus blast.
Taste test, delightful dance of caramel, and vanilla like a sweet serenade to your palate. I get a sugary note, which could be brown sugar or just white sugar even. Spices, pepper, some rye spice on the back of the palate as well. Overall, it is a decent flavor profile, and to be honest, this is one of my go-to favorites, I keep for a good Kentucky rainy night. The finish is relatively short, which is expected for a 90 proofer and low rye. Oak leads the way, followed by some slight spice. Touch of the vanilla lingers along with the oak with a nice balance of heat. Overall, It’s a classic, well-rounded bourbon. It is still a 30-39$ 90 proof bourbon. Simple and sweet, but won’t leave you disappointed. Could easily be used to introduce people to bourbon if they are beginners, and it works great as a daily drinker. You will never be able to change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails in life to reach your destination, drink responsible, I'm Big Barney Ross Bourbon taster extraordinaire, remember, the only thing you should chase your shots of Buffalo trace with, is high fives, y'all think about it, I'm outta here.
Tonight's Bourbon of Choice, Gold Bar. It's a Straight Bourbon Finished in wine casks from Napa Valley for 3-6 years. It's distilled in Texas by Gold Bar bottling Co. Made from Texas Corn 80% and Oklahoma Rye. 20% After all that, Gold Bar hails from San Francisco, with whiskeys blended by second generation Napa Valley winemaker Montgomery Paulsen. There are many Kentucky Bourbons finished in wine barrels. The sniff sniff....Raw oak and char smell almost a Pine-Sol like hit, then Vanilla some Dark cherries and finishes with cherry Nyquil like smell. The taste test....Dark fruit with toffee a strong Campfire smoke flavor fades to Dark chocolate with Raisin and finishes on the palate, dominate Cough syrup. The after taste comes at me like Tobacco or Cigar box flavored with Cherries and strong Lingering smoke. If Nyquil got pregnant by Jim Beam, they would produce a Gold Bar Bourbon. I very rarely travel outside the state looking for a bourbon, but the bottle was so unique and the packaging screams “gimmicky” with its gold bar-like appearance, the whiskey inside is actually quite unique, shirking the foregone conclusion that the bottle's contents would be some run-of-the-mill sourced whiskey that tastes like many others on the market. Instead, what’s inside the bottle is an unusual two grain mashbill that’s distilled in Texas, aged for 3-6 years in new American oak, and finished in Napa Valley French Oak wine barrels. To my surprise, the whiskey has undergone quite a process, resulting in a flavor profile that I would consider if I had the flu or a cold with a cough. I was finished too long in wine barrels, and the resulting product tastes like a cherry Nyquil note that is impossible to ignore. Flavors of chocolate, dark fruits, tobacco, and smoke provide a unique combination that teases enjoyment, but it’s the inability of these flavors to come together in combined with the Nyqil note that steers it off course. I'm BBR bourbon taster extraordinaire, I'm out.
Today is cold and windy outside, no better time to warm up by the fire, with some Crown Royal. Seagram’s first introduced Crown Royal in 1939 to celebrate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting Canada. In College, Plus I thought the signature purple bag was petty “on fleek” , I've used the bag for deployments, to hold odds n end stuff, I also used them to hold laundry quarters, as chalk bags when I went rock climbing in the wilds of Wyoming or spare spikes. It's just a little bag that is of great quality. Now on to the goowed stuff, the whiskey. Sniff sniff, caramel, light fruit, light citrus, and a light almond create the initial aroma on this light whisky. Some light notes of raw grain, brown sugar, and a pleasant vanilla bring up the rear. The whole thing gets topped off with a strong raw note that makes me wonder what the ratio of young to old whisky is in the bottle. The Taste test: caramel, citrus, vanilla, fruit, and a vanilla caky quality mix and mingle with a nice sweetness and maple syrup while a unique raw grain is in the background. The finish, caramel, maple syrup, vanilla, candy corn, and raw grain sneak out in a long, slow finish that turns surprisingly smooth. This is a nice drink, smooth as silk, especially if you get a higher quality like their XO, it's very goowed. Overall, I recommend this, as a nice treat to sip on, when you have been out in the weather, cold, wet, damp, just bone cold. This will warm you up nice and slow, If you like a mix drink, this blends well. If you are a straight shooter like BBR, it's a winner. This runs about 24 bucks unless you get the higher quality, and believe me, it's worth it. The XO is about $ 50.00 dollars. It has a great balance, a nice body, and a splendid feel at 80 proof. For a year of Covid and flu, BBR played it safe. I got all 3 shots this weekend. A shot of Crown Royal, a shot of Jim Beam, and a shot of Jack Daniels. I'm not a doctor, but I do play one on Eharmony. I'm BBR, yall think about it
Tonights Bourbon review is in honor of Mark Stoops passing on the Texas A@M job. We will be enjoying Basil Hayden Toast. So, raise a glass Kentucky football fans and Toast to Mark Stoops staying at Kentucky and Texas A@M deciding to ride the Elko Camino to an 8-4 season for the next four years
Basil Haden Toast comes in at 80 proof for around $45 bucks.
The sniff sniff, strong peaches, and ripe mixed berries jump right out at me. Deep inhale brings forth light traces of oak, orange zest, and a smidge of white pepper. The scents are on the lighter side overall due to the low proof, yet they’re still easy to identify and appreciate for me, and its a splendid experience. There is no strong alcohol domination on the nose.
The taste test, the bourbon, is easy on the palate and is understandably light due to the 80 proof that is a Jim Beamproduct, I get Light vanilla, oak wood, and peaches mingle together and form the entirety of the palate. While the 80 proof makes this incredibly easy to sip, the mouthfeel is noticeably light, and even at the bottling proof, this seems sweeter than average. The after taste is short and almost nonexistent and ends almost as soon as it starts. Oak, light fruits, and a touch of corn grain along with new peaches' tastes are present. It’s reminiscent of a really sweet bourbon at 80 proof. This was a nice pour, I would recommend this bourbon when you want to Toast a splendid event. Who would want to live in Texas anyway, especially Austin, Texas? All there is to do is watch bats fly from The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, I still say it's a rat with wings. So everyone grab a glass of Basil Hayden, Toast, Mark Stoops, and the Big Blue. I will be full of holiday spirit this season, lol I'm Big Barney Ross, bourbon taster extraordinaire, remember Toasted bourbons are often aged in charred barrels and then transferred to toasted barrels at the end of the aging process as a unique finishing touch. So lets all get toasted. I'm outta here
Tarr Bourbon.....Mark Stoops Bourbon......my first review.......
The predominant aroma of corn husks is mixed with a sentimental schoolroom whiff of white glue peeled from the fingertips....Taste on the pallet: Fat and buttery to start, then a weird vegetal note emerges alongside something akin to a flat sports drink Gatorade/Capri Sun Sweat then sulphur, heavily chlorinated swimming pools, cheese and sour baby vomit. Closing Notes, TO all the listeners avoid this Bourbon, heartburn, and gargling hot asphalt is more appealing. Mark Stoops should be penalized for unnecessary roughness with this Bourbon. BBR, Bourbon taster extraordinaire.
Big Barney Ross is a Kentucky apologist who took up Bourbon Tasting at a young age to combat the stench of Wildcat football. He enjoys long walks on the beach and collecting divorces,driving fast in an armored Humvee down MSR Michigan, getting blown up, 5 IED, and 2 VBIEDS, His lifelong dream is to get into a fist fight with William Shatner.
Jim Beam Ghost
Jim Beam, big on taste easy on the wallet. JIM Beam comes in as a favorite in Kentucky, it's affordable, and it's great for people who love mixing themselves a cocktail. Jim Beam goes great with Mt. Dew, and nothing is better when your Dad goes to bed, you can make out with your stepmother. If there is ever a reason to fight a family member at a barbecue, Jim Beam has always been there. Tasting notes. With a slightly spicy, oaky vanilla aroma, this medium-bodied bourbon brings mellow hints of caramel, vanilla, grain, and oak flavor with a lightly sweet, toasted oak finish. Jim Beam has a wide variety of blends. One of my favorites is Jim Beam Ghosts, Nothing better than sitting around a campfire in Kentucky telling Ghost stories. Final thought, always remember to drink your bourbon with your gun hand to show friendly intentions. Civilization began with distillation in Kentucky. JIM BEAM and Phillip Morris are the sponsors of the Kentucky welcome packet. I hope everyone enjoyed this Bourbon review. Remember when life hands you lemons, make Whiskey sours. BIG BARNEY ROSS IM OUT.
Eagle Rare
Bacon alone can't solve all your problems, that's what bourbon is for..... Very old Barton At first sniff, Barton Bourbon doesn’t have much to offer. There’s some light honey, grain, vanilla, fennel, slightly dark apple juice, a drop of orange juice, and some dry and roasted oak. Similar to young craft bourbon, there’s a noticeable youthful graininess and pepperiness because the bourbon hasn’t had enough time to develop more sweetness. The taste test Sipping this bourbon brings some slightly floral honey and vanilla, pear, a drop of cherry, and herbal fennel up front. Then I start to get more of that earthy and dry grain, caraway seed, oak, and dry cracker that screams young and under-developed bourbon. All in all, for cheap bourbon, I've had worse. Wait, The AFTERTASTE kicks off with dry and bitter oak, honey, roasted grains, and herbal fennel. It becomes quite bitter and dry at the end, but not remotely at all like a 10+ year old bourbon does it. It’s a little unpleasant, but for twenty bucks, it's a trade-off....there is a reason bourbon comes in fifths... Because you need it when you're too tense.....BBR, BOURBON TASTER EXTRAORDINAIRE, IM OUT
bad. Avoid politics and old crow at all costs. Most of the time, if you hold a glass of bourbon to your ear, you can hear the weekend. You hold old crow to your ear, you hear Mitch McConnell laugh.....BBR, bourbon taster extraordinaire, I'm out.
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