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Bourbon Review: Schoonover 14-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey

We review Schoonover 14-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Nashville, Indiana. It's a cask strength single barrel named after a German fur trader.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

50.17% ABV, 100.34 proof. A cask strength straight bourbon rested and bottled at Hard Truth Distilling Co. The whiskey is uncut and unfiltered from a hand-selected barrel aged 14 years. 750ml $199.99.
Appearance:
Mahogany
Nose:
The nose is wonderful except for the underlying acetone. Orange segment and cherry are at the forefront. The aroma of the whiskey is bold, but it is also familiar. Deeper into the nose, almond extract rises amid dried cedar and black peppercorn.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
Overall, the Schoonover 14-Year-Old is fine. However, I do not think the bottle warrants a $200 price tag when it has a very similar profile to Wild Turkey 101. It is a single barrel mind you, but the harshness of acetone on the palate makes it less desirable. It works well with a splash of soda water on ice to tame the heat.

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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