Whiskey is Good » Rating: 5

Old Weller Antique

Whiskey is Good — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:00:51 +0000

After loving the W. L. Weller 7 Year bourbon, it was necesarry for me to try another product from this company. By sight, it is in the middle of the spectrum for amber color.The aroma has the stout smell of alcohol heavily overpowering the subtler notes of sweet maple and smokey notes. Experience has well enough tought me what would come next in the tasting. The burn overpowered my tongue as it had overpowered my nose. Though, not to my total dissapointment. I did pick up the honey flavor under the alcohol. Which, is added to the bourbon by “wheating it”. Other flavors to note are: vanilla, maple syrup, a very slight nuttiness, and of course the sweetness inherent in most bourbons. The finish was on the long side of medium, and was harshly spicy.

Jack Daniel’s

Whiskey is Good — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:30:46 +0000

What makes Jack Dan iel’s extremely popular? First, it isn’t made the same as bourbon, because it is not bourbon. Second, Jack Daniel’s mellows thier whiskey through “ten feet of sugar maple charcoal”. It comes in thier famous bottle and holds its own section in many liquor stores. As being as popular as it is, I had the opportunity to ask other people randomly why they liked it. Mostly I heard, “It is good for taking shots because it burns”, or something of that effect. Though it does have other notes, I can’t disagree; it’s not incredibly smooth. Unfortunately for me, it just didn’t satisfy my whiskey needs.

Wild Turkey – 80 Proof

Whiskey is Good — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:18:01 +0000

I have had many of Wild Turkey’s products over the years, but it occurred to me recently that I have yet to try the 80 proof. Up until that point, I would have backed the Wild Turkey line in any debate as good, solid drinks. And they are, if you just exclude the 80 proof. The initial smell was rather harsh. A little bit of sweet and a little bit of spice, but a rather unexpected and overwhelming alcohol smell. Compared to the 101 proof, based just on the aroma, you knew this was going to be a bit harsh. The taste was not great. It hinted at the Wild Turkey flavor that rings through their other offerings, but was rather watered down and bland. Once you’ve swallowed, a bit of the oak and spice you should have been expecting from the start show up and make you wish it had been there all along. It’s a little harsh all the way through, and if you’re sipping, you can find much better for cheaper. I wouldn’t recommend Wild Turkey 80 Proof, but if you must, ask for a mixer. The 101 proof can often be found for the same price and is a much better choice.