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Bourbon Review: W.H. Harrison Indiana Bourbon

We review W.H. Harrison Indiana Bourbon, a bourbon that hails - like its namesake - from Indiana.

OVERALL RATING

  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Very light; a pale straw.
Nose:
First a waxy sweetness, reminiscent of Play-Doh, followed by dried apricots, new-mown hay, and a touch of turpentine.
Palate:
Grassy vs. corny—but young. Fresh and smooth, but it feels immature. How long has this been aged? Their website offers no information, and online searching provided a nebulous “under four years.” I’d venture that it’s well inside of that. Finish: Like “bourbon light.” Light and airy, with a lingering slight cinnamon. There’s almost no bite to it. At 80 proof, it’s quite smooth. Conclusion: The smoothness of W.H. Harrison makes it a pleasant bourbon that I’d have no problem using in an Old Fashioned. If you want it on its own, make it neat: Adding ice would dissolve the taste completely. (Then again, if you’re introducing someone to bourbon, it might not be a bad entrée.) It’s somewhat expensive for a gateway bourbon at about $34, when there are others that would serve the same purpose for a chunk cheaper. FINAL SCORE: 78/100 [ SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF W.H. HARRISON INDIANA BOURBON ]
Finish:
Like “bourbon light.” Light and airy, with a lingering slight cinnamon. There’s almost no bite to it. At 80 proof, it’s quite smooth.
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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.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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