Bourbon Review: Diamond State Bourbon Whiskey

Vanilla-forward, quite sweet. Mixed with heat and acid that was hard on the tongue – lemons, maple, and cinnamon syrup. Finish: Potent, it lingered long in the throat. This is the sort of bourbon that I might bring to a friend’s dinner party – that is, if I were in charge of bringing something for a pre-meal whiskey sour. For a younger style, it certainly is complex and interesting. The intense sweetness, acidity, and bold nose works best in a drink that helps shape it, rather than on its own. Plus, it has an interesting story that makes for good cocktail chatter. FINAL SCORE: 80/100