Dettling Small Batch Six Grain Straight Alabama Bourbon

This "bourbon" if you can actually call it bourbon is one of the worst tasting whiskey I've ever had. The flavor is extremely rough and its young as far as it age date. I live in Alabama and its warm most of the year so as far as the whiskey getting to condense and expand between winter months and the warmer months it doesn't have the extreme temperatures to make a whiskey taste become complex. I'm not a hater by any means but this stuff is undeniable and don't believe any of the so called hype because this stuff sits on the shelf at the local state stores here in Mobile Alabama because the true whiskey drinkers won't touch it.

Bought this in Tuscaloosa when I defended my dissertation at UA. It tastes a little young, but sweet. It finishes somewhat hot for the proof, but overall I’m not disappointed by this purchase. I’d buy it again if I was in Alabama, but probably wouldn’t make the extra effort to find it outside of that.

It has a pretty impressive six grain mash bill. It’s a bit rye forward and less sweet than your run of the mill bourbons. However, at 80 proof it’s too watered down and flat. In the future I will go with the 94 proof Select, bottled in bond or preferably the cask strength (which I hear is amazing).

This has gotten some harsh reviews, and frankly, I’m not sure why. While this is the youngest and least complex of the Big Escambia lineup, it’s certainly not a dud. Pleasant nose of cedar and candy, with vanilla and sweet corn on the palate.

A very floral borubon, the floral notes hide some of the sweeter taste. Sweet and inviting on the nose, scent of honeysuckle Warm in the mouth, notes of honeysuckle, herbs, and tobacco. Smooth with a medium finish.

I appreciate a bourbon that lays off the corn. This one does that and has an interesting cedar funk to it. Rock on and God Bless Dixie (Modern not past)!