Bourbon Review: Lexington Bourbon Whiskey

Starts off very mild and smooth on the first few sips. The taste seems to want to evaporate almost immediately, but weirdly, not in an entirely unpleasant way. The initial tastes of sweet and spicy then transform into two distinct flavors: butterscotch, and alcohol. The flavor makes a third transition into strong bourbon spiciness that follows all the way down the throat. Final Thoughts: The experience of drinking Lexington is akin to drinking a moderately priced piece of furniture from Ikea. It’s attractive in a sort of utilitarian way and definitely gets the job done. It’s whiskey – and for the price and design aesthetic alone, it may be a little more interesting to have on your shelf than, say, a Bulleit, Makers Mark or something more ubiquitous. That said, anyone who has a true passion for the drink will, at best, find the offering to be a little ham-fisted; at worst, for the more discerning drinker, a straight up affront to the palate. At it’s price point (~$27), I wouldn’t call it a best buy by any means. That spot is still reserved for Elijah Craig Small Batch and Evan Williams Black Label. That said, it’s distinctive bottle and it’s good enough attitude saves a place for it on select shelves. If you’ve got a friend who’s just turned 21, Lexington is a whiskey that will look great on their shelf, and could potentially impress non-whiskey drinkers. It wouldn’t be a bad addition to some standard cocktails, but it won’t impress somebody with a deeper knowledge base. Final Score: 71/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF LEXINGTON BOURBON]