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Bourbon Review: Boss Molly Straight Bourbon

We review Boss Molly Bourbon, a high wheat bourbon finished with brandy staves.

OVERALL RATING

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Boss Molly Bourbon review

Tasting Notes

About:

45%ABV, high wheat bourbon finished with brandy staves
Appearance:
Pale, slightly opaque amber. Scattered legs.
Nose:
Very strong and fragrant, right off the bat. A cloying sweetness similar to butterscotch, both musky and rummy, presents the prominent notes. A touch of high acrid gasoline is undeniably present, lingering but blowing off towards the end. A touch of grassiness, unexpected from the composition, takes over.
Palate:
Lighter than the nose for certain, in both flavor and texture. A strong vegetal bitterness forms the mid-palate, which becomes a long finish of burnt popcorn. A touch of marshmallow sweetness pops up alongside the popcorn note.
Finish:
Comments:
I wanted to like this, truly. Unfortunately I can’t put it much plainer than saying it’s frankly unpalatable. The shockingly cloying sweetness on the nose overpowers anything else the whiskey might have had to offer, and the flavor of the whiskey was not a strength regardless. If I had to guess, the use of the brandy staves was a negative addition. While I’ll still be interested to taste new expressions from Boss Molly, I won’t be including this one on my back bar.

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.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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