J.W. Rutledge Cream of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 11 Years
$199.99
102 Proof
J.W.Rutledge Distillery
Kentucky
750 ML (Standard)
Sweet fruit flavors are proudly on display and are reinforced by additional notes of caramel, vanilla, and milk chocolate.This is nicely balanced against a hearty oak and nut element.Overall a decent amount of complexity and mingling of flavors makes this an interesting palate and one that'squite fun to drink.
A warm and inviting aroma greets you as a bouquet of fruit notes is overwhelming.As it sits, notes of cherry cold medicine, cola, and heavy oak develop and become more pronounced.Its balance of sweet and oak is very satisfying, and its twinge of heat and additional sweetness are welcomed.
Bitter notes are prominent right out of the gate, followed by heavy oak and walnut, capped off with a flare of heat.By far the weakest and most flawed part of the sip.Despite this setback, it helps counter the strong sweetness of the palate in an agreeable way.The bitterness does become less impactful with subsequent sips, just not enough to completely forget about it.
The Cream of Kentucky brand wa originally introduced in 1888 by I.Trager & Co.of Cincinnati, Ohio.The brand became popular in the 30's and 40's , than ks in part to Norman Rockwell providing artwork for its marketing.Jim Rutledge now owns the brand and chose to use it as his first release from his new distillery, J.W. Rutledge Distillery.
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