Acquired this on impulse at a liquor store due to a 96-point rating from an unknown reviewer...and I completely agreed with them! Woodsy, smoky, and sweet; the more I consumed it, the more I desired it, and at this price point, it's a no-brainer.
Charles Goodnight Bourbon 100 Proof (Discontinued)
3.44 Mixed reviews
Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky 6 Year 50% ABV
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Charles Goodnight Kentucky Straight Bourbon is crafted using a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, with water drawn from the Kentucky River. This bourbon, bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof), has undergone aging for a minimum of six years in new, charred American oak barrels.
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The aroma is heavy with leather, the taste offers subtle honey sweetness. I'd rate this much higher if the mid-palate and ending had more depth; it feels a bit restrained for a 100 proof spirit.
Hmm, I have mixed feelings about this one. I typically favor higher proof bourbons. I can't quite figure out why this didn't impress me. I will need to try it again.
Not bad. It's spicy initially, then I noticed some sweeter notes like toffee and honey. The sweetness remains on the finish along with some oak that eventually appears.
Abundant oak with vanilla and leather, plus a little smoke in the finish. Surprisingly smooth for being 100 proof. I'm not sure why more people don't enjoy this one.
A touch of spice at first. The aftertaste is a little strange. It's not terrible if it's your third or fourth drink of the evening:-).
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