KO Distilling Distiller's Reserve Bottled in Bond Bourbon

NOSE: Caramel, grits, oak, red hots, anise clove, herbal and some biscuity notes. KO Distilling Distiller’s Reserve Bourbon carries a basic, standard bourbon aroma that isn’t exciting, but isn’t bad either. And for many craft distilleries, that’s an achievement all on its own. PALATE: Leathery dried dark fruit, complex baking and dessert spices, toffee, herbal, oak and brown sugar with some chocolate licorice and a bit of that raw-woody-craft note. I didn’t get that ubiquitous, woody-tannic, craft note on the nose, but it shows up a bit on the palate. FINISH: Med-Long -> Oak, baking spice, toffee fades to a nutty and woody profile.

74 Nose Smoky char Musty Vanilla Palate Vanilla Grainy Briny Cocoa Light pepper Grain Dry Starts out subtle, balanced, and well rounded. But the more I sipped, the less I wanted. Not my flavor profile. Salty char mild smoke peppery and dry.

Dark brown in color, like strong brewed iced tea. Aroma is oak, vanilla, and creme brulee. Flavor is heavy on the oak, but not so much that it detracts. Notes of brown sugar and vanilla, and the finish had a long coffee and toffee aftertaste.

Some caramel, butterscotch and fruit on nose; heavy tannins and oak on palate but not overpowering; slight hint of caramel, tart with tanginess; peppery spice with wood oak and some wheat on finish. Not worth $70 MSRP.

Nose: Palette:corn, charred oak, light pepper Finish: smooth, clean, light vanilla A very nice pour.

Review is for straight rye - strong anise, rye, raisins, ethanol. A little too spicy for my taste