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Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Bourbon Review

Can a celebrity whiskey actually stand out in a crowded market? We taste JYPSI Explorer, Eric Church's bourbon blend, to see if it earns its place.

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JYPSI Whiskey is the celebrity whiskey of musician Eric Church. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, this whiskey brand is relatively new but producing some high end whiskey without the normal ‘high end’ price tag. Granted, all things ‘high end’ are relative. I don’t have to reiterate the explosion of celebrity endorsed whiskey. We are in a glut and it seems there is no end in sight. The promise here is maybe being Guided by whiskey maker Ari Sussman might help make this series stand out of the crowd.

JYPSI’s website explains, “Explorer starts with a blend of two six-year-old bourbons — a low rye distilled in Kentucky and selected for its sweetness and an Indiana high rye chosen for its spice. The combined mash bill of 66% corn, 30% rye and 4% malted barley is then slowly reduced to 103 proof and finished using two oak varietals — French Oak from France’s famed Forest of Tronçais and American Oak from the Appalachian Mountains. Each of these woods was chosen for its ability to accentuate the sweetness and spice of the blend.”
Appearance:
Clear copper in color with thin fast legs that don’t hold the glass. Tasted neat in a Glencairn.
Nose:
Lower complexity over the nose. Charred oak, light rye spice, caramel, dried stone fruits like plum.
Palate:
Sweet at the forefront with a medium to smooth watery mouthfeel and a light complexity.

Dried fruits, oaks, rock candy, and tobacco.
Finish:
A shorter finish but crisp. Dried wood and white sugar.
Comments:
Balanced with spice but generally speaking this is an easy sipper that won’t challenge your tasting too heavily. What’s nice is you can really sit back and enjoy. Mix, share, blend, etc. It’s a nice whiskey among friends of all kinds!

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.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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