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Log Still Distillery, based out of Kentucky, makes Tennessee Straight Whiskey. Well, they bottle Tennessee Straight Whiskey in their Kentucky bottling plant. Log Still, tied to the famous Dent distilling family, opened their first amenities in 2021. I say amenities because the distillery is equal parts destination venue as it is functioning distillery. They have a full amphitheater “The Amp” which hosts full concerts, including the stylings of Martina McBride and Lady A. This is among cabins to rent, and a train station. So, if you’re on the bourbon trail, it may be worth a visit.
Now you know a little about Log Still, let’s examine this whiskey.
Rattle & Snap is, allegedly, a southern game of chance invented in the post-Revolutionary War era in the United States south. The origin of the game is a little clouded and the rules were not readily available to this reviewer. It appears the game is similar to Dice or a variant of Craps. There is a Greek Revival style plantation in Tennessee named Rattle & Snap after the owner, William Polk, won 5,648 acres of land (where the Plantation now sits) in a single game. At least according to legend.
“Rattle & Snap is a whiskey for those who make their own luck,” says Wally Dant, Log Still Distillery founder in a press release. “Our distillery was built on historic distillery grounds. It was risky to go into this business back then. As our own distillery continues to grow, we draw inspiration from those previous distillers, the original risk-takers, every day. And we’re happy to introduce this Tennessee whiskey (with Kentucky flair) to risk-takers everywhere.”
Tasting Notes: Log Still Rattle & Snap Tennessee Whiskey
Vital Stats: 4-year Tennessee Straight Whiskey, 47% abv. MSRP $37.99.
Appearance: Copper with quick legs.
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Nose: The nose here is light and woody up front. Some grass or summer hay is present, along with oak. There is a kiwi or tropical fruit, summer flowers, and white sugar. I found the nose over it is very light and easy going.
Taste: The initial flavor is juniper, almost like there is some gin in here. It is herbal to begin with and gives way to charcoal and burned wood. This is oily and dry over the mouth which clings the flavors to your tongue. A few successive tastes and we find the sweetness from the nose, it finally starts to mellow. The finish holds nicely for a four year old whiskey. It has a nice charcoal and sugar of the oak which combine to a sense of dark roast coffee.
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