Info
My favorite bar added some new bourbon’s to their list tonight so it’s time for another review. To avoid getting a divorce, I only typed up notes at the bar for one dram. Anyways this bourbon is from Willet/KBD though I am unclear on whether it is distilled there or sourced.
Mashbill: Unknown
Abv: 114.3 proof (57.15% ABV)
Age: NAS, this brand used to carry a 15 year statement but not anymore
Review
Color: A deep gold
Neat
Nose: Very pleasant full of fruity notes with dark cherry and something else I couldn’t place
Taste: a little hot but sweet with more dark cherries and caramel notes with hints of oak
Finish: warm and delicious with a brown sugar that borders on molasses
On a rock
Nose: lightens and opens it up a lot but unfortunately brings out a touch of acetone on the first sniff that quickly gives way to something almost like red velvet cake
Taste: Much smoother but still with predominantly sweet notes, still good but I missed the cherries
Finish: Cut short by the ice but the sweetness lingered just long enough to make me want the next sip
Conclusion
This bottle was very good and I’d be happy to buy a bottle. I’m torn on whether I preferred this neat or on nice and can definitely drink it either way. Definitely glad I got to try this and its little brother Rowan’s Creek(no review but not nearly as good).
7 - a great whiskey I’d order at a bar
Scale
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