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Bourbon Review: Town Branch Bourbon

We review Town Branch Bourbon, a younger whiskey, at least by Kentucky standards, which leaves our reviewer wanting for much more.

OVERALL RATING

$35.00
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Town Branch bourbon

Tasting Notes

About:

40% ABV (80 proof), no age statement, 72% corn, 13% rye, 15% malted barley, around $35
Appearance:
Almost the same as a Killian’s Irish Red, if you’re a beer drinker. If not, a clear coppery gold. Thin but lingering legs.
Nose:
Unappealingly harsh that doesn’t mellow over time. Isopropyl, mineral water, charcoal, wet leaves, burnt sugar — these last three only if I smelled from a narrower-mouthed vessel (like the bottle) rather than a wider-mouthed vessel.
Palate:
Fleeting, with a finish that’s overwhelmingly smoky and oaky, to the point of being ashy. Long low burn and, very late, cacao and coffee. Conclusion: While I wouldn’t drink it neat and, honestly, it probably wouldn’t be my first choice even for a cocktail, it would likely do in a pinch if you were making a mint julep or, as previously mentioned, the similar whiskey smash. Overall, I was left wondering where the sweetness and flavor were and why my mouth felt so desperately dry afterward. You’re better off saving yourself $10 and buying a bottle of Buffalo Trace. FINAL SCORE: 65/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF TOWN BRANCH BOURBON]
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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.

Rachel Grozanick

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