This year for the holidays I’m going to try a brand new whiskey every day in December. #lifegoals Dec. 15 It is sincerely stupid how much time I pumped into trying to make the number 15 work with my existing bourbon collection. I ended up settling on the fact that in Vermont and Maine, the refund value for this bottle is 15 cents. Ladies and gentlemen, please hold your applause until the end of the review. Nose is bitter. A hint of caramel, but mostly leather and brine. Some apple if I really hunt for it. Body is sweet, and it feels very natural. Sometimes sweetness can seem syrupy and forced, but not here. That complete denial of my expectations was impressive. I get caramel apples, tangerine, and a bit of cane sugar. Finish goes back to the nose for me. There is leather, brine, and a bit of caramel. It’s hot on the back of your tongue, but only in feel. Flavors are bitter here. I’m really happy with this juice. I was worried after seeing the community average, but I think that number is too low. This batch really does do a good job, although I do understand the value/dollar argument could go against this little guy. You didn’t trick me Bond & Lillard. $60 for a 375mL means I expect $120 in value. I did that math in my head just now. Is this twice the value of a Rock Hill Farms? No. Is it 2.5 the value of a EHT Small Batch? No. But unlike those 2 delicious bourbons, in my area this is readily available, and if you have $60 to burn and want to try some unique and tasty juice, I certainly recommend. ‘Tis the season. I don’t know if I actually have 16 more new whiskeys lined up, so if you’re reading this and there’s something readily available out there you’d like me to enjoy/suffer through this holiday season, leave it in the comments.
About this bottle
This whiskey is one of two released from Campari America's Whiskey Barons Collection. Bond & Lillard Kentucky Straight Whiskey, first created in 1869, bears no-age statement. Distilled at Wild Turkey's Distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY, this bottle is available in select markets and at the Wild Turkey Distillery Visitor's Center. It is bottled in 375ml sized bottles at 50% ABV and is charcoal-filtered before bottling.
How it tastes
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Light and sweet on the nose with some tobacco notes in addition to the caramel. Light and flavorful on the tongue as well with some raw apple, caramel and little oak in there. Agree that while it does not need water, it opens it up more. Really awesome sipping bourbon in my opinion!
It’s been awhile since I tasted this at the WT distillery. From what I remember, it was very good as are most WT products. I certainly recommend trying it. My one complaint.... the price. $50 to $60 per bottle is ridiculous!
The nose is like dessert, combination of coconut and pecan pie. Sharp flavor on the tongue, but velvety feel. Leather and butterscotch, slightly floral. Ends with walnut shells, a little bitterness. Slightly numbing. 11/7/18
I love this bourbon. I don't agree with their review because I think it's spicier than they give it credit for. This has great balance and reminds me alot of the best flavors Wild Turkey has to offer.
Light on the palette, but delicious. Not worth $50 for 375ml but worth a try for something different or when you're looking for something that won't beat you across the face with flavor.
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