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Bourbon Review: Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon

We review Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon, developed by celebrity Jon Taffer and centered around the idea of marrying the flavor profiles of whiskey and browned butter.

OVERALL RATING

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Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon

Tasting Notes

About:

80 proof (40% ABV), 750 ml bottle MSRP $34.
Appearance:
Rich gold.
Nose:
The nose offers an initial note of cotton candy followed closely by flavors of brown sugar, buttery baked fruit, and hints of golden raisins.
Palate:
On the palate are flavors of peanut brittle, buttered toffee, rich maple syrup, and kettle corn.
Finish:
Comments:
Because of the high level of syrupy sweetness this expression may be more suited for mixing in cocktails or use in food recipes than for straight sipping. Unless of course you prefer sweet over savory from your whiskey. The texture is creamy with a short finish that offers a lingering sweetness with hints of buttery peppercorn. A little more savoriness in the flavor profile may have provided a more well balanced product. Overall, this is a very sweet whiskey that’s more butter than bourbon forward.

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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