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Whiskey Review: Hirsch The Horizon (Batch AHH0230)

We review Hirsch The Horizon (Batch AHH0230), the first release in the rebranded Hirsch label that's designed to mark a new beginning for this American whiskey brand.

OVERALL RATING

7
$40.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Tasting Notes

About:

46% ABV, 92 proof. MGP sourced from Indiana. Limited availability in certain states for now. 750ml $40.
Appearance:
Deep amber/burnt ochre.
Nose:
At first, I get a quick whiff of a sour mash that blends with a bit of lemon scented nail polish remover. Following this is vanilla bean scones with a sugary glaze. However, it turns again and I get the smell of pickles (I truly hate pickles). The nose is just baffling.
Palate:
The mouthfeel is soft, but has a spicy burn from the rye. It actually is a bit sour on the tongue. The vanilla bean from the nose lingers on the breath with the faintest amount of oak. The rye spices are distinctive with nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and allspice. It has a slight harshness from the head and tail cuts, but thankfully it doesn’t overpower the whiskey. It warms the throat, yet you won’t be sweating since it doesn’t just sit in the belly.
Finish:
Comments:
While it smells strange, it tastes decent. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it’s more down-the-middle than an outright wow. Since it is the first in the new “Selected Whiskeys” collection, I am curious to see how the adventurer theme plays out, as this one was more nautical, but in their branding shows a lot of hikers. While I am holding onto my other Hirsch bottlings for myself, I would bring The Horizon to share with friends.

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.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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