Bottle 122 Barrel 153 107 Proof **Disclaimer** - I’ve tried to review this bottle now 3-4 times and each time my review changes. New elements come up that I didn’t experience before. Making this hard to review. Aroma - Whoa that is wild and extremely unique. Smells like honey graham cereal mixed with root-beer. Also getting some blackberry jam and brown sugar notes. A interesting funkiness is present as well (possibly the oak?). As it opens it becomes extremely bready and fruity… pineapples, oranges and red apples really begin to dominate. Extremely complex, definitely youthful though as the oak presence is very faint. Taste - Fruity and funky is the best way to describe this. Getting some hints of fruity gum mixed with more of that root beer note. Slight hint of smoke. Each time I get into the glass.. something new and wild comes forward. This is really all over the place. . Overall - It is quite unique. But I’m struggling to find its identify. It is very bold nose… very bright on the taste buds and the viscosity is low and the mouth feel is average. The finish is all fruit then transitions to this weird oaky funkiness that tends to last quite long. That funky profile is perplexing because I cant decide whether I enjoy it or not. This one is really hard to grade for me personally. It’s very unique but it also gives off vibes of a cheap chewing gum.. It’s all sugar and fruit for the first 7 bites before it loses it’s mojo. It drinks below its proof as well. If you are able to get it around $50-$60 it could be worth try if you are looking for something “off-the-wall” and different. If not, then I would absolutely save your $$$.
About this bottle
This expression is the flagship bourbon from this brand, with a recipe inspired by the original Old Crow Bourbon. It consists of a mash bill of 87% corn, 8% rye, and 5% barley. It is bottled from a single barrel, with proof varying by bottling. It is available in limited quantities exclusively at the distillery.
Reviews
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Stopped by the distillery last week after leaving Castle & Key. Nice little set up. Just met with one person in the shop. They were a little standoffish at first as i knew nothing about this distillery and their bourbons. Got a little info such as this was their best seller so Inwent with it. It’s not a bad bourbon but nothing really special either. For me it is a little spicy with no outstanding flavors coming thru. I will set this bottle aside and give it another taste test in a week or so. If I find anything different I will amend this review.
Excellent! Sweet on the nose, with an earthy element in the flavor. A bit of smoky-char as well. Picked this up on the KBT. Had a personal tour with Dave the owner. He shared a taste of the Premium OCD, and signed all of our bottles, 8 all together!! 12/21/22 - Still excellent! Less of the char tonight, more sweetness. Warm medium length finish. 3/29/23 - Repurchased @ the distillery.
Really good. Strong, but drinkable straight. Really opens up with a bit of water or melting ice. Discovered this bourbon two years ago, but forgot how good it was. Spicy up front, but some sweet citrus comes out before a long cinnamon finish.
Very flavorful, first sip can be overwhelming, but the second and third sips leave caramel and spice flavors in your mouth like none other. My favorite barrel-strength bourbon I’ve ever tried.
Above average quality but not for the price. Great history behind this bourbon and worth visiting the distillery. High notes of citrus and fresh fruit with good body and a soft finish.
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