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Bourbon Review: Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon

We review Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon, a young corn whiskey made from organic Texas-grown corn and aged in the Lone Star State.

OVERALL RATING

$70.00
  • Mark Bilbrey, a wordsmith and whisky enthusiast.
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
A lovely copper—much darker than any bourbon aged less than two years has a right to be.
Nose:
Sweet and floral, but with a hint of oak and char. A bit acrid.
Palate:
Surprisingly smoky, as if malted barley were in the mash. You can go back and forth looking for the bright and dark notes, and you’ll find them: on one hand caramel, molasses, canola, buttered popcorn; and on the other, plenty of smoke and wood. The mouthfeel is pleasantly oily, allowing the flavor to linger longer than the burn. Conclusion: It’s perhaps a back-handed compliment to say that it’s better than expected, but my point is that it’s well worth a try. Texans can take pride (as if they needed any encouragement) in this whiskey. Ernest Tubb didn’t waltz across Texas with this stuff in his glass, but you can, and it will most certainly make waltzing (and being in Texas) more enjoyable. FINAL SCORE: 84/100 [SHOP FOR BOTTLE OF YELLOW ROSE OUTLAW BOURBON]
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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.

Mark Bilbrey

Mark Bilbrey, a poet, writer, editor, and cheese connoisseur, brings his multifaceted talents to the world of whisky. After a fulfilling career as an English professor, Mark embarked on a new journey, founding ParagraphDoctor.com and relocating to Portland. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the realms of birds, bourbon, and breweries, and is known to enliven karaoke nights with his spirited performances

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