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Whiskey Review: Oak & Eden Finished Whiskey; Anthro Series, Forrie J. Smith

We review a finished bourbon from Oak & Eden's Anthro Series made in partnership with Forrie J. Smith, actor on the hit Paramount TV show Yellowstone and real-life cowboy.

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Tasting Notes

About:

114 Proof, cold brew coffee infused American oak Spire, $84 a bottle.
Appearance:
Dark amber or light maple syrup, with legs on the side of the glass as you swirl.
Nose:
A prominent note of ripe red apple comes to the front. It is followed by a sweet buttery note that is overtaken by Caramel Macchiato. This is accompanied by a hint of iced Christmas spice cookie.
Palate:
My first tastes were quite sweet and a bit medicinal. It reminded me of Cherry Luden’s cough drop laced with white pepper for a bit of spiciness. There is a bit of citrus flavor, much like a mandarin orange. I also detected some Maraschino cherry. The spice notes hit with the bitterness of nutmeg and a hint of cardamon. At 114 proof it comes off as a bit punchy. When I added an ice cube, the spice remained but so did the medicinal notes. There was very little coffee essence in my sips.
Finish:
Comments:
For me, this is a young whiskey that could use more time in the saddle to come into its own. I applaud their marketing strategy and vision, but this bourbon was a miss for my tastes.

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.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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