I suspect that water is being added twice in the same way Knob Creek Single Barrel is proofed and bottled. For all that the earlier volumes may have been oaky af, the same bourbon is clearly presented differently by the 2nd last release. If the finish was long and lingering it could be something special.
Too bad! It’s really pleasant I wish it stuck around longer.ģ.5oz out of 5oz (for number and letter enthusiasts).Ĭomments: Honestly, it’s a fine bourbon. I like what is there but I wish it were more oily/viscous.įinish: dried apricot, butterscotch candy & spicy oak. Palate: spicy oak, damp musty oak, oaky vanilla, brown sugar syrup, Dried apricot and candied apple. Additional sitting & light swirling in the glass gave me the exact same scents. Nose: butterscotch candy, spicy oak, sweet corn. Going largely from memory please correct if wrong! Harper but for reasons of portfolio/ownership flux in the early 90s did not. I think the Rhetoric barrels were intended to be bottled as I.W. What else? Ummm.IIRC it's among the first distillate barreled at New Bernheim. Stats: 24 years old, Non Chill Filtered, 45.4% / 90.8 proof. Texacer's Guide to Tasting/Nosing/ReviewingĮnjoyed a few times, I've already had a good impression prior to pour. As well as any news articles or bourbon related internet things.īeginner's and Intermediate Guide to Bourbon R/Whisky r/WorldWhisky r/Scotch /r/Whiskyporn Whisky Network GuideĪll Discussions and Reviews of Bourbon, Rye, and/or any American Whiskey are welcome and encouraged(yes, even Jack).