Sunday, February 18, 2007
W. L. Weller 12 Year - * * *
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! Slippery mouth feel, with a bite that seems higher than 90 proof. Complex flavors similar to the Weller 19 Year, but not as well-rounded, make this the slightly more chaotic & messy-haired little brother to that best-of-the-best bourbon. Priced less than $30 it is the best bang for the buck. 45% alc (90 proof).
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year - * * *
W. L. Weller Special Reserve - *
W. L. Weller Centennial - * * 1/2
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Black Maple Hill 11 Yr - * * 1/2
One or two primary flavors that are good, but not great. Main flavor is sweet & syrupy but also kind of "grassy" or "woody" which is not my preference (if yours, then you'd probably give this 4 stars). Very smooth, not much bite. This is a timid bourbon but very good. Bring it out in mixed company. 47.5 % alc (95 proof).
Eagle Rare single barrel 10 year - * *
This single-barrel is a perfect "template" for bourbon. With all the elements of the best bourbons, and no bad aftertastes, it is like the "type O blood" of bourbon. It will satisfy any bourbon drinker, but it isn't particularly strong in any one area. So in a sense it is kind of forgettable, but that's better than be remembered for a negative quality. Aged 10 years, 45% alc (90 proof).
Wild Turkey 101 - * * 1/2
A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 - * *
91.6 proof; the vodka of bourbons: closest thing to a straight alcohol flavor of any bourbon I've had; hot pepper on a silky smooth slip-n-slide; virtually no other flavor except pepper; no bad aftertaste, ony heat; very interesting story to this one.
Pappy Van Winkle's 20 Yr - * * * 1/2
This is the caramel candy-bar of the bunch. Like an agressive Makers Mark without the odd aftertastes. Medium-strong alcohol bite, and a few prominent flavors which disappear quickly, leaving a long lingering warmth. All good, nothing bad here. I prefer this one's younger brother, the 15 Yr, with its larger & more intense flavors. Read more here. 45.2% alc (90.4 proof).
Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Yr - * * * *
Wonderful. Similar to the Weller 19 but with its own slightly less intense (but enjoyable) flavors. I actually chuckled with joy as I was drinking it. No kidding. Read more here. 53.5% alc (107 proof).
Booker's - * * * *
W. L. Weller 19 Year - * * * * 1/2
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