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Bourbon Review: Three Chord Cask-Finished Bourbon & Corn Whiskey

We review Three Chord Cask-Finished Bourbon & Corn Whiskey, drawn from three whiskeys and finished in two types of barrels.

OVERALL RATING

5
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Three Chord Cask-Finished Bourbon & Corn Whiskey review

Tasting Notes

About:

55.65% ABV. Mash bill: Undisclosed. 111.3 Proof. MSRP 39.99 USD.
Appearance:
Golden honey.
Nose:
The honeyed finish translates into an initial note of highly pollinated air. As I go deeper into the scent, the honey combines with the woody finish to create a smell of sweetened black tea. The nose, as a whole, is flavored by the thickness of alcohol, reflecting the high proof of the whiskey.
Palate:
For a whiskey over 110 proof, there’s only a moderate burn that doesn’t compete with the silky mouth feel. The honey is a forward note, but I find it blending into the stronger woody, nutty feel that defines the body of the whiskey. The honey sweetness and nutty feel give an overall impression of a peanut butter cookie. It ends with a finish that’s reminiscent of a coffee that’s been sweetened with a bit too much honey.
Finish:
Comments:
I have to compliment this whiskey for its use of honey. I can tell that this is a solid blend that drew its flavor from aging, rather than the cloying quality of added sweeteners. This feels like a mixed bourbon with a strong honey note rather than a flavored whiskey, and I can appreciate that.rnrnAt the same time, the heavy lean into honey and toast don’t really leave room for other flavors to develop. It gives a distinctive and drinkable flavor, but never achieves something that elevates it beyond a typical MGP blend. Still, it’s a solid, inoffensive sip with a strong ABV that plays well to its price point, so I would recommend giving it a try if you think you’d enjoy this profile.

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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