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Bourbon Review: Oak & Eden Coffee Steeped Oak Bourbon & Brew

We review Oak & Eden Coffee Steeped Oak Bourbon & Brew. It's a bourbon infused with a coffee-steeped oak spire right in the bottle.

OVERALL RATING

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Oak & Eden Coffee Steeped Oak Bourbon & Brew

Tasting Notes

About:

90 Proof, finished with a coffee-soaked French Oak spiral in the bottle.
Appearance:
A reddish hue with a bit of ruby in the coloring, reminiscent of a garnet. The texture is pretty thin, with minimal viscosity against the side of the glass.
Nose:
Sweet caramel and vanilla are up front on the first wafts. There is a hint of light roast coffee as well, but it is overshadowed by the scent of flat cola.
Palate:
Good heat on the front that coats on the way down. It continues to prickle the tongue and lips as you drink. Drinking it neat I noticed a sweet medicinal note, almost like cotton candy made with cough syrup. I had to really search for coffee notes, so I’m not sure the oak stave had much effect outside of artificial aging and adding some color. Over ice it loses its character and heat and comes off as bland.
Finish:
Comments:
My experience with this whiskey was underwhelming. It could perhaps appeal to the home mixologists looking for some heat and hint of bitterness to add to their concoctions. It also carries some conversation when the subject of aging comes up with your drinking friends. The question still stands as to whether abbreviated aging methods are the wave of the future, or just a passing fancy for companies looking to capitalize on abbreviated aging to speed up production.

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.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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