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Bourbon Review: Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Maple Wood

We review Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It's finished with maple wood.

OVERALL RATING

9
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Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey (image via Company Distilling)

Tasting Notes

About:

90 proof, unknown mash bill, distilled in both column and pot still, finished in maple wood, about $56.
Appearance:
Polished copper, or a glass jar of cinnamon held up to noonday light. Ever wonder the color of if a dried apricot got a slight suntan? This is it.
Nose:
Speaking of dried fruit, I get dried mango, vanilla ice cream with lots of flecks of vanilla (i.e., Breyer’s). Tangerines: fresh ones. And Hershey’s syrup. I think this straddles both fruity and non-fruity desserts.
Palate:
Oh, wow. I really like this. It is not harsh at all, it’s smooth and easy drinking and at 90 proof maybe a little toooooo easy-drinking. This does not tingle or sparkle on the tongue with pepper, and I am here for it. It is not heavy, nor is it wispy. It does not taste strong—by which I mean it does not taste of alcohol. At 90 proof, it’s strong, but you wouldn’t think it. I’m looking forward to seeing what else emerges from these capable folks.
Finish:
Comments:
I’d give this to someone (if I had more of it) who isn’t sure about whiskey, because there is absolutely no burn, and nothing about this would make you wince in any way. This is thoroughly enjoyable and I’m so glad to have tried it and did I mention I wish I had more of it?

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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