Name: Black Ridge Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 5-6 Years Notes: Black Ridge bourbon has a pleasant oak, vanilla, and fruit scent. Black Ridge bourbon starts off with a subtle oak taste with hints of vanilla and caramel. It is very smooth with just the right amount of spice. The finish is moderate with a nice almond […]
Name: Woodford Reserve Bottled By: Brown-Forman ABV: 45.2% Proof: 90.4 Proof Age: 6 Years Notes: Woodford Reserve has a nice sweet vanilla scent to it with some light citrus aromas. At first sip you will notice the vanilla which is very prominent, this will not fade but will allow a pleasant caramel taste to come through with a little bit of […]
Name: Jefferson’s Bottled By: McLaine & Kyne ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: 8-12 Years Notes: Jefferson’s has a very light scent of wood and vanilla, you really have to pull the scent out of this one. The taste is not much stronger but you can detect some oak, caramel, and citrus. The citrus note is very faint but it is […]
Name: Blanton’s Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: No age statement Notes: Blanton’s will greet you with a nice warm scent of brown sugar and figs. This bourbon is very smooth and mild and has a very strong taste of vanilla, caramel, and oak. The finish is smooth and lengthy with a subtle butterscotch taste. Blanton’s has a somewhat higher […]
Name: W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: No age statement Notes: W.L. Weller is a great entry level wheat bourbon similar to Maker’s Mark. You will notice a pleasant oak, raisin, and maple syrup scent. At first sip you will taste the oak and syrup right away, as those flavors fade you will be hit […]
Name: 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Bottled By: The Sazerac Company ABV: 46.85% Proof: 93.7 Age: 8 Years Notes: This Bourbon hits you with a scent of vanilla, oak, and allspice. At the first sip you will get a mild taste of vanilla and pepper and then a stronger taste of anise and ginger. The finish is smooth with a small amount of […]
Name: Rowan’s Creek Bottled By: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers ABV: 50.5% Proof: 100.1 Proof Age: 12 Years Notes: Rowan’s Creek has a very smooth oak, vanilla, and pepper taste up front which gives way to a pleasant nutty taste. The finish is rather long and starts with vanilla and caramel and ends with a nice dry oak taste. Rowan’s Creek is an […]
Name: Maker’s Mark Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 5-7 Years Notes: Maker’s Marks has an aroma of wheat, oak, and bananas. Maker’s Mark has a smooth wheat and nutty flavor with a nice slight burn on the tongue. This Bourbon is very smooth and has the perfect thickness but the finish is rather short. This is a […]
Name: Old Crow Reserve Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 4 Years Notes: Old Crow Reserve starts off with a very artificial caramel taste which is neither long lasting or all that pleasant. This Bourbon has a bit of spice to it, think cinnamon, and you can definitely tell it is a sour mash. The finish is a […]
Name: Breckenridge Bourbon Bottled By: Breckenridge Distillery ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 2-3 Years Notes: Breckenridge Bourbon has a pleasant sweet and woodsy aroma. You can definitely taste vanilla and oak which doesn’t fade but makes room for a nice caramel flavor to move in. The finish is nice with a slight burn but nothing overpowering and it long lasting which was surprising. […]
