Very easy drinking. This is everything you want from a mid-shelf bourbon. There’s plenty here to enjoy and think about, but if your mind starts to wander while you sip you won’t kick yourself for downing an expensive glass inattentively. It’s sweet, but not overly so. The wheated mash bill gives this bottle a dimension that others in the same price range do not necessarily share. rnrnA serviceable sipper, I could also see this bottle as well-positioned to both perform well in classic cocktails, or even to deftly handle the sweetness of berries or oranges.
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.
Jacob Wirt, whose past lives as a cook and cultural studies researcher, continues to shape his deep appreciation for fermented grain beverages. His understanding extends beyond the mere enjoyment of the drink; he recognizes the knowledge, labor, and rich history behind every glass. With a passion for homebrewing beer, Wirt finds a similar fascination in whiskey, exploring how techniques, ingredients, and nuanced variables create the distinctive character of each expression.
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