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Bourbon Review: I.W. Harper Bourbon

I.W. Harper Bourbon recently returned to American shores after a long banishment to export markets. We review it to see if it is worth seeking out.

OVERALL RATING

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I.W. Harper Bourbon

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
, meanwhile, hay and raw wood come through clearly. There is a light, bright quality to the first sniff of the dram. After such a pleasant, pastoral nose, the first sip proves underwhelming. Raw wood follows through from the nose to the
Palate:
, followed by obvious vanilla and a simplistic wood-chippy quality. With the finish, there’s not a particularly lasting expression on the palate before it quickly fades into oblivion. I.W. Harper, I found for the most part, was a disappointment compared to its potential. Absolutely adequate in so many ways, the dram was one I would happily glug on any given night, but not one I would actively search out any day. I struggled to find defining characteristics in this whiskey, apart from stereotypical bourbon notes present only because of their mash bill requirement. Satisfactory, and certainly not offensive, I.W. Harper merits a solid 80 in my book.
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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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