which ones are worth your time and which ones are worth the money?
As you know, we like to give states other than Kentucky a voice, too. This week’s offering is a hybrid: Virginia Gentlemen, distilled by A Smith Bowman Distillery is distilled three times, twice in Kentucky by the Buffalo Trace Distillery, then again in Virginia where it is aged in charred barrels, officially making it bourbon.
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Generally, this bourbon smells very sweet, very syrupy at first, which I enjoyed thoroughly. Being aged 6 years, I was a little surprised at the bite that it had. I noticed a blend of spiciness and a pleasant oaky taste mixed with just a hint of honey, which is the second time I have noticed honey [...]
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With a name like Old Whiskey River, and the fact that comes with an “autographed” Willie Nelson guitar pick attached to the bottle, my hopes where already high (sarcasm). However, it was under $20 and I was strapped for cash, so home with me it went. The first taste is kind of harsh. The second, [...]
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Fighting Cock has a great dark amber color, with deep flavors and a touch of spice. It has a sweet, almost maple syrup undertone, which leads to a rich, woody, satisfying finish to the flavors that hit the sides of the tongue. This whiskey works well for a night gathered around the card table with [...]
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