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Whiskey Review: The Legendary Hatfield & McCoy Family Brand Whiskey

We review The Legendary Hatfield & McCoy Family Brand Whiskey, an American whiskey that's been steeped in both historic and current controversy.

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  • Katelyn Best, whisky writer & enthusiast.
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The Legendary Hatfield & McCoy Family Brand Whiskey

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
the aroma is definitely on the sweet side, with vanilla and confectioner’s sugar predominating. Hints of maple and butter make me think of a maple-glazed donut.
Palate:
this whiskey is quite light on the palate, with honey coming in up front, followed by some heavier flavors like wood and a bit of warm spice on the back of the tongue. Finish: initially, I noticed more spice and a bit of the maple note from earlier, which fade, after a couple seconds, to a vaguely chemical aftertaste. Initially, this seems like a decent, if not overly complex whiskey. Its fairly sweet flavor profile and light body could make it a good candidate for everyday sipping on the rocks. However, the faintly medicinal finish is off-putting, and it’s light-bodied almost to the point of wateriness. For all the drama, this is a surprisingly mild-mannered whiskey. Score: 80/100 [ SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF THE LEGENDARY HATFIELD & MCCOY FAMILY BRAND WHISKEY ]
Finish:
initially, I noticed more spice and a bit of the maple note from earlier, which fade, after a couple seconds, to a vaguely chemical aftertaste.
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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.

Katelyn Best

Katelyn Best, a freelance writer based in Portland, Oregon, is a regular contributor to The Whiskey Wash. She has a particular passion for exploring the unique and unconventional aspects of the whisky world.

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