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Bourbon Review: TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Cognac Casks

We review TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks, an American bourbon out of Texas that was finished for an extended period in ex-Cognac barrels.

OVERALL RATING

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TX Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks

Tasting Notes

About:

Bottled September 2021. 50.8% ABV (101.6 Proof). Suggested retail price of $64.99. Two-year-old Texas Straight Bourbon finished over 17 months.
Appearance:
Dark, filtered honey.
Nose:
Cherry and cola present strongly, along with faint honey.
Palate:
The whiskey is full-bodied and at the front of the palate I got some bitter coffee notes, that mellowed into a fruity cola finish. Very faint notes of caramel come through, and the whiskey packs a bunch without leaving a burn.
Finish:
Comments:
Wildly drinkable and pleasant to look at, that’s what I’d say about this whiskey. The bottle design is carefully thought out with many nods to Texas, and the whiskey itself is well-crafted. The Cognac cask elements are a bit difficult to pick out, but that doesn’t detract from all the good this expression has to offer.

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.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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