Overwhelming syrup sweetness and ZERO ethanol what the heck! I can stick my nose completely in the glass and I’m just getting sweetness. This smells so rich and dense it’s almost like the aroma is heavier than air and doesn’t rise up into my nose. I have to swirl it around to get notes. Reminds me of a heavy charred peppercorn crust steak. This is the definition of a meaty nose. On the back end I get rich Concord grape.
Oh my god as soon as the pour hits my tongue it was like an atomic bomb of flavor went off. Took me completely off guard especially with the unassuming nose. Second sip is so much better after I braced myself knowing what was coming.
This is the perfect example on how to perfectly balance a high proof bourbon. Balance is really the only word that keeps coming to mind. Hard for me to pull notes because my mind goes blank every time I drink it lol. The darkest of dark oaks and pepper. Not much sweetness going on but dark burnt caramel and sugar.
Oh my god as soon as the pour hits my tongue it was like an atomic bomb of flavor went off. Took me completely off guard especially with the unassuming nose. Second sip is so much better after I braced myself knowing what was coming.
This is the perfect example on how to perfectly balance a high proof bourbon. Balance is really the only word that keeps coming to mind. Hard for me to pull notes because my mind goes blank every time I drink it lol. The darkest of dark oaks and pepper. Not much sweetness going on but dark burnt caramel and sugar.
I've been looking for this bottle since June 2020, Batch #1, and finally found one that's pristine! Since this has been discontinued indefinitely, I will probably just hold on to this one until I retire and then pop it with all of my other hard to score finds.
This is my first time obtaining this bottle and honestly I haven’t heard much about this bottle compared to the other more popular Van Winkle Products.
On the nose I get citrus peel and honey sweetness. The nose is more delicate than I expected but very balanced and pleasant.
Oh wow the palate is delicate but loud at the same time. The epitome less is more. This pour reminds me of going into one of those high end fancy art galleries and seeing a plain white canvas and falling in love. Beauty in simplicity. Or maybe I’m a fool just like that person that will buy a white canvas for millions. Maybe my brain is tricking me just because of the hype and the name.
On the nose I get citrus peel and honey sweetness. The nose is more delicate than I expected but very balanced and pleasant.
Oh wow the palate is delicate but loud at the same time. The epitome less is more. This pour reminds me of going into one of those high end fancy art galleries and seeing a plain white canvas and falling in love. Beauty in simplicity. Or maybe I’m a fool just like that person that will buy a white canvas for millions. Maybe my brain is tricking me just because of the hype and the name.
Another find today, heard mixed reviews, but everyone's opinions are their own. I like the higher proof stuff for the most part, but if this is anything like OGD 114, it has to be pretty good. I would have loved to have had this in a 114 version @ 16 yr, that would have been incredible!
Four Roses at Lucky Horse in Des Moines
Found this gem today. I can't wait to crack it!
Waiting on my wife to finish getting ready for our date night and since she taking forever I decided to pop open the Larceny Barrel proof A124.
The first time I tried this bottle was with a. Close family member at a bar and it was a very special and memorable night. Every time I have this bottle I get reminded of that time.
So I’m probably a bit biased but a unique pleasant oak on the nose. Toffee, butterscotch and again very unique pleasant notes. Reminiscent of Whopper chocolate with the Malt. Definitely not for everyone but if you’re into the funky more out there whiskeys, this is for you.
So I’m probably a bit biased but a unique pleasant oak on the nose. Toffee, butterscotch and again very unique pleasant notes. Reminiscent of Whopper chocolate with the Malt. Definitely not for everyone but if you’re into the funky more out there whiskeys, this is for you.
