Day: April 3, 2013

1792 Ridgemont Reserve Review

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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 […]

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Rowan’s Creek Review

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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 […]

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Maker’s Mark Review

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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 […]

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Old Crow Reserve Review

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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 […]

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Breckenridge Bourbon Review

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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. […]

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Eagle Rare Review

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Name: Eagle Rare Bottled By: Buffalo Trace Distillery ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 10 Years Notes: Eagle Rare starts off with a burst of fruit and then quickly fades leaving you with just a hint of oak flavor. Eagle Rare is not a complex bourbon and definitely leaves you wishing for something more. The finish is a bit harsh considering the […]

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Black Ridge Bourbon

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We spent the evening with family last night catching up, watching hockey, and sipping bourbon. We had some old favorites but also tried a new one. We tried Black Ridge Bourbon last night for the first time. We will be sipping this one a few more times and will be sending out a full rating and review […]

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