The time in barrel is definitely noticeable here, and it provides for a unique marriage of American bourbon barrel and Scottish distilling know how. Upfront it is a bourbon-rye familiarity, but when you dive deeper you find a more unique character. It is subtle, though, and I wonder if the American side isn’t beating up the more elegant aspects. rnrnHowever, overall it’s an impressive expression. The flavors and mouthful are wonderfully balanced and it drinks unlike anything you can buy at your daily liquor store. It is a bit unfamiliar, which is why I have a difficult time placing it higher.
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.
After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.
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