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Bourbon Review: Tom’s Foolery Bourbon

In this craft whiskey review we check out Tom's Foolery Bourbon, a young bourbon out of Ohio which is made in just one barrel per still run.

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Tom's Foolery Bourbon

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
at first blush. Next comes a certain powdered lemonade quality and creamsicle. The powdery sweetness of the nose betrays the younger, cornier elements of the dram. Immediately on the
Palate:
, a wave of fluffy, sugary cakiness hits. Iron and leather follow, making for a devil’s food cake/blood sausage combo that is entirely unsettling. These elements make for a cake bomb effect that feels both too sweet and too hot, without any real flavor payout. In so many words, Tom’s Foolery feels a little too young to be out in the wide world just yet. On the finish, floral notes and hay mix with demerara sugar, giving a rosier view of the bourbon than may be fair. Conclusion: As much as I wanted to love Tom’s Foolery Straight Ohio Bourbon, I could not in good conscience. If the whiskey were given a little more time, I’m sure it would feel both more rounded and more approachable. For now, the edges are a little rough. Although the distillery itself does interesting and commendable work, Tom’s Foolery bourbon is not my favorite. Final Score: 78/100
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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.

Savannah Weinstock

Savannah Weinstock is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where her Environmental Studies thesis delved into the intersection of Scotch Whisky, sustainability, and the commodification of nature and culture. During her thesis research, she spent time living and studying in Glasgow, Scotland, visiting and interviewing distilleries across the country, with a particular focus on the Hebridean Isles. Savannah is currently immersed in the industry, gaining firsthand experience with whiskey, spirits, and cocktails on a daily basis.

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