Bourbon Review: Black Button Port Finished Bourbon

There is a strong heat right off the bat, about right for the cask strength. This beast is full and lively on the tongue and has a strong sweetness, with clear notes of mixed berry syrup, flavored tobacco, and a touch of treacle. It is slightly tannic, and the port influence is unmistakable. Finish: It has a medium-long finish, that is warming, and has a touch of charcoal toward the end. Final Thoughts and Score: This was a difficult spirit to review because I don’t believe I have tasted a finished whiskey that was this young. Given that, it delivers big in flavor, though the port almost completely takes over the whiskey. That and the liveliness on the palate held this back from being worth the price tag in my book. All of those things could be fixed by more time on the oak, something that I imagine Black Button is already doing. Regardless of that, this is definitely worth your attention. Editor’s Note: A sample of this whiskey was provided to us by those behind it. The Whiskey Wash, while appreciative of this, keeps full independent editorial control over this article.