Filibuster Dual Cask Straight Bourbon

Pretty good, but kind of odd. I don't know if the high corn sweetness goes with the slight cherry of the french wine barrels. I'm just not sure it works. This particular mash bill may not be it. It may also be too much rye. The spice also throws off the balance of the overall whiskey. Even watering it down doesn't temper it so you can actually taste it. Not the smoothest drink, and that's disappointing.

There's quite a bit of fruit on the nose, as well as brown sugar and oak in the back. The fruit notes of red apple and citrus come through on the palate, then theres a rush of rye spice with cinnamon. There's a nice finish and mouthfeel. The flavor packs quite a bit of punch, while still remaining balanced with the fruit notes and spice.

I thought this bottle was quite balanced from start to finish. You can tell off the nose its going to be a bit sweet. I can pickup the spice notes, butterscotch and vanilla. On the palate I get more baking spices, some fruit notes. The finish is smooth and tasty.

It's okay. It's got that Virginia mash whiskey flavor, but it's really harsh, even after you add water. I don't know if there's too much rye in the mash build or what, but it is not a smooth drink, and I think it confuses dissonance for complexity

very little on the nose. I tasted with a splash of water and was fairly unimpressed. it had some toasted oak notes on the front end, but nothing lingering after that. kinda fits the political name - long on promise and short on delivery.

Not a fan. I could really taste corn tone that I despise. It does have a decent spice but all in all I am disappointed. I will reserve this bottle for guest that don't know better or aren't picky