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Bourbon Review: Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

We review Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon, a six year old, high rye style bourbon made from Texas grown corn and aged in new American oak.

OVERALL RATING

9
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Charles Goodnight Texas Straight Bourbon review

Tasting Notes

About:

Mash bill – 60% Texas-grown yellow #2 corn, 36% unmalted rye, 4% barley; aged 6-years in charred American oak barrels; triple distilled in a copper-lined Vendome pot still with no column still distillate; SRP $79.99; 115 proof.
Appearance:
The color of dried Turkish apricot.
Nose:
There’s a beautiful freshness in the aroma. It’s fruity, fresh fruity, with elements of cherry, hickory smoke, and leather.
Palate:
The whiskey is full-bodied in flavor but has an effervescent mouthfeel. Woody at the top of the palate, it transitions to fruity on the back, with a nicely balanced heat and elements of leather, dried fig, and cherry.
Finish:
Comments:
I found this bourbon surprising and effortlessly smooth. There’s a boldness in the flavor profile that plays with the classics of bourbon but introduces the spiciness of the heavy rye in the mash bill. The beauty of the bottle also adds an extra exciting element, as Charles Goodnight will undoubtedly be an attractive addition to any bar cart.

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.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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