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Bourbon Review: Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Straight Bourbon

We review Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It's a grain-to-glass bourbon using Texas-grown grains.

OVERALL RATING

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Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 4 years, 90 proof (45% ABV), 750ml MSRP $75, product of Texas.
Appearance:
Chestnut/oloroso.
Nose:
This whiskey has a moderate nose burn with a delicate malty and nutty aroma along with slightly sweet vanilla and spicy maple notes.
Palate:
On the palate are mildly sweet and earthy notes of spices, burnt citrus, cinnamon, cedar, and toasted cereal.
Finish:
Comments:
This light-bodied bourbon offers a unique complexity of flavors ranging from cedar to corn to a hint of peppermint. It has a medium to long finish with a lingering green peppercorn spiciness along with subtle fruit notes. I’d be curious to try an edition of this bourbon whiskey after it’s been aged for more than four years. rnrnOverall, a pleasant new bourbon from the great state of Texas that’s worth a little hat tip.

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.

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams honed her appreciation for patrons with a discerning taste for fine whiskey during her 15-year tenure as a bartender in Dallas, Texas. Since relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2019, she graduated from Portland State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Writing. During her final term at PSU, Jennifer served as the Arts & Culture editor for the university's monthly magazine, The Pacific Sentinel. A voracious reader, outdoor runner, and aspiring photographer, Jennifer also harbors a deep love for classic jazz. She always welcomes the opportunity to share a whiskey and engaging conversation with both her cherished friends from Texas and the many new companions she's made since settling in Oregon.

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