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Whiskey Review: Little Book Chapter 7: In Retrospect

We review Little Book Chapter 7, a new blended American whiskey containing whiskeys from previous releases under this brand plus a new addition.

OVERALL RATING

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Little Book Chapter 7 review

Tasting Notes

About:

59.05% ABV. Mash bill: a blend of previous Little Book components + a new addition (see above). 118.1 Proof. MSRP 149.99 USD
Appearance:
Gold-Tinged Mahogany
Nose:
There is a strong whiff of baking spice, with a richness of body that recalls fresh coffee cake. Deeper, there are hints of cigar box wood and stewed peach.
Palate:
There is an initial bright, fruity note like melon or fresh peach. As the taste opens up on my tongue, I can pick out more of the sweet vanilla and caramel that comes from the bourbons in the mix, and also rye notes of allspice and clove. The mouthfeel is smooth, but has a rich weight to it. As the finish sets in, I can feel a bready vanilla. It has a decent length, and slowly fades into notes of cut wood and dewey grass.
Finish:
Comments:
In my experience, blends tend to smooth and average out the flavors of their component parts. That’s why it’s so striking that this blend can take seven different whiskeys and yet produce a taste with such clarity. I can feel the effort that went into precisely tuning this mix to perfect every note. The sweet notes are delicious, but not cloying. The spicy notes are engaging, but not distracting. The woody tones give balance without becoming bitter.rnrnIt’s a fundamental approach to the taste profile of Kentucky whiskey, but it’s so well executed as to feel like an ideal example of the style. Buy a bottle.

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.

Taylor Shiells

Taylor is a writer, researcher, and whiskey enthusiast. He came to Portland in pursuit of higher education, and found himself staying to pursue the Pacific Northwest's wide range of olfactory offerings. He's a fan of craft beer, farm to table food, indie perfume, and, most of all, whiskey. While he provides technical research to the entertainment industry by day, the Whiskey Wash gives him the opportunity to explore his passion, hone his palate, and practice a more flavorful form of writing.

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