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Bourbon Review: Watershed Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey

We review Watershed Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It includes a selection of casks that have been finished in apple brandy barrels.

OVERALL RATING

9
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Watershed Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (photo via Jerry Jenae Sampson)

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged four years. Finished in apple brandy barrels. 90 Proof (45% ABV). Average price $50/750mL. Made in Columbus, Ohio.
Appearance:
The sunset in Oregon right now, a sky on fire.
Nose:
Just perfection. Caramel, peach, vanilla, and apple.
Palate:
This offers a nice slow burn, bitter on the front of the palate, with a pleasant astringency mid-way through. Flavors of cacao, oak, and honey round out the rich body.
Finish:
Comments:

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.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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