by Michael Cervin | Mar 22, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Aged just four years this is a lively bourbon. Resin, toasted almond, dried apricot, citrus zest and brown sugar fill the mouth handily, hitting the front and mid palate, then smoothing out on the finish. The mash bill is 70% corn, 21% rye and 9% malted barley. Given... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 22, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Good heat with a light sweetness. That’s a positive start. The base bourbon comes from the Willett family, so right there, you’re off to an excellent start. The mash bill is comprised of 65% corn, 20% wheat and 15% barley. The entry is enticing, offering browned... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 8, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
This bourbon packs heat from the beginning. Though nearly 59% alcohol, there is still a balanced approach whereby all components complement each other. That is a unique attribute, and you’ll find darker more mature notes of sweet oak, apricot and citrus zest, caramel,... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 8, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
A small batch bourbon from North Carolina, Weldon Mills is not a shy bourbon. Using corn, malted wheat and malted barley, this lacks a distinct sweetness from the corn, but does offer richer notes of caramel, resin, apricot, light lemon verbena, and almond. It... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 27, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
The nose on this bourbon doesn’t give even a hint of what’s about to hit your palate, and in the Barrel Proof world that’s a difficult achievement. It works to great effect here, with rich caramel and sarsaparilla presented in seductive fashion. In the mouth a firm... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 27, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
The secret to this beauty is food grade white corn – it brings a sweetness to the caramelized aromatic profile that’s so attractive you’ll want to spend a good long time with it at your nose before sipping. Under that sweetness you’ll find warming heat and...
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