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Bird Dog Bourbon Small BatchKentucky

Citrus and currant notes lead off the front. There’s a slight cereal grain and earthy undertone that leads into a short, not particularly memorable floral and spice finish. To me, the palate indicates that the dog’s stay in the barrel was a relatively short one.

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Boondocks WhiskeyKentucky

Deep smoke, heavy oak profile with classic Bourbon flavors - toasted corn, caramel and spice, without being too sweet. Bold spicy aromatics balance the dry graininesson the nose. Finishing with hints of dry seasoned wood, fresh pine resin and dried red fruit. Kosher

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Eagle Rare Bourbon Single BarrelKentucky

The palate is simplistically sweet without a ton of depth. Upfront notes of honey, toasted brown sugar, new oak, and light traces of white pepper are all present. While not deep, it’s very tasty and I would imagine that even a non-bourbon drinker would find it enjoyable. I found myself going back often to sip this throughout the review to taste more of the deliciously sweet palate.

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Elijah Craig Small Batch BourbonKentucky

Vanilla, orange zest, toffee, and a dash of mint.

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Everyday Bourbon Small Batch Cooperstown

New York

This bourbon starts smooth and clean on the palette, picking up interesting middle palette notes of clove and nutmeg before finally giving way to a lightly burnt caramel and sweet vanilla finish.

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Few Whiskey Cloves develop and are joined by cinnamon, more caramel and toffee, tangy wood and malt.

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Heavens Door BourbonCaramel, biscuits, dried corn, freeze dried strawberries, grain, oak, vanilla and notes of spice, cocoa and peanuts

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High West PrairieUtah

Rich and earthy on the palate with well balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet corn bread biscuits

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Hillrock Solera BourbonNew York

Crisp and clean, with a bit of rye spice popping at the onset. As it fades the taste of sweet cherries balances nicely with seasoned oak and plums. It’s short to medium length, but what’s present is pleasing.

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Knob Creek Bourbon Small Batch Smoked Maple

Kentucky

Deep amber and henna color, as well as an aroma of toasted nuts, vanilla bean and oak. Palate is filled with dried fruits, maple syrup and a rum sweet-ness, and leads to a finish marked by a woody, cinnamon spice, evergreen and caramel.

Few Whiskey Cloves develop and are joined by cinnamon, more caramel and toffee, tangy wood and malt.

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Noah’s Mill Small Batch WhiskeyKentucky

The front of the palate reflects the nose with warm spice notes of cinnamon, mint, and allspice that blend with barrel notes of seasoned oak, toasted pecan, and burned sugar. In the mid-palate, the spice notes subside and the bourbon takes on more barrel flavor characteristics with soft notes of cream, caramel, and slightly bitter toasted pecan notes.

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Redneck Small Batch WhiskeyOregon

Smooth Vanilla and the perfect touch of oak. Rich, full palate complexity with approachable sweetness, followed by honey dark stone fruit essence. Rounded out with Earthy grains.

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Ridgemont Rsv 1792Kentucky

The first impression is sweetness on the tip of the tongue, starting with caramel and melting into vanilla as it makes its way through the mouth. But the rye jumps out again mid-palate, bringing heavy spice, some spearmint, some mild orange peel and lemon zest, and then is followed up with a healthy dose of oak and barrel flavors.

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Rough Rider Double CaskedNew York

Floral to the nose with an incredibly smooth and well-rounded sweet flavor. Complex hints of caramel, vanilla and spice with a finish that is savory, supple and encored by a heady heat.

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Rowan’s Creek BBNKentucky

Bringing your nose to the glass and your olfactory is treated to caramel and vanilla layered on herbal and floral notes. The mouthfeel starts oily but finishes dry. On the palate you are treated to sweet caramel, vanilla, dusted in floral notes... finishing notes of oak and a lingering spiciness.

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Sexton Irish WhiskeyIreland

Clean and mellow honey malt and then the taste complexity reveals itself – rich, dried spices, nuts and sweet oils

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Spring Mill BourbonIndiana

Rich, complex and warm that is a spice driven bourbon with a bold yet elegant flavor. It is well balanced, warm and inviting. A touch of water will moderate the spice and bring out the orange peel and herbal character.

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Taconic Distillery Bourbon Dutchess Reserve

New York

A beautiful bouquet of spice and honey with gentle notes of vanilla coming out to provide for a smooth finish.

Heavens Door BourbonCaramel, biscuits, dried corn, freeze dried strawberries, grain, oak, vanilla and notes of spice, cocoa and peanuts

Few Whiskey Cloves develop and are joined by cinnamon, more caramel and toffee, tangy wood and malt.

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The Dead Rabbit Irish WhiskeyIreland

Caramel and vanilla sit up front, with notes of nutmeg, milky coffee and macadamia developing in the background.

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The Most Righteous Bourbon Small Batch

New York

It has a rich amber color, and on the nose, it has heady aromas of toffee and butterscotch, vanilla, honey, toasted nuts, dried fruits, and a hint of cigar box. On the palate, the flavors meld into a harmonious mouthfeel with a long-lingering, exquisite finish.

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Heavens Door BourbonCaramel, biscuits, dried corn, freeze dried strawberries, grain, oak, vanilla and notes of spice, cocoa and peanuts

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Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distiller's Select

Kentucky

Simple classic bourbon scents of vanilla, honey, and light oak intermingle with light hints of orange rind and graham cracker. These are all topped with a surprising amount of ethanol. While it isn’t overly harsh, it seems odd for such a low proof bourbon. Ethanol aside, this is a low key nose with scents that are simple enough to enjoy for even a bourbon novice.