Coldcock American Herbal Flavored Whiskey

The aroma is impressively robust, blending fruit and herbs, both sweet and dry. It strongly evokes a dry vermouth, but with more body and complexity. I detect abundant citrus and some sweet herbs. Pinpointing specific scents is difficult, but they mingle in a complex fashion, making it pleasant to smell. Compared to a dry vermouth, this is sweeter. It doesn't possess the richness of a sweet vermouth, but it does smell richer and fuller than Noilly Prat Dry. I definitely prefer this aroma to Noilly Prat's, although the quality difference isn't vast. The palate is quite sweet with pleasant herbal spiciness and subtle, well-integrated herbal notes that balance the sweetness, richness, and bitterness. There's a hint of cola flavor, but it's not dominant and doesn't carry that metallic taste. I find the palate agreeable, but it's a bit too sweet, and this sweetness unfortunately overshadows the other flavors. It's not a bad liqueur, but it's not nearly as enjoyable to drink as it is to smell. It lacks the clear direction found in Wild Turkey American Honey. It is smoother and richer with added nice herbal complexity, including pleasant spiciness that isn't harsh at all. Between the two, I'd say this is somewhat superior, though the excessive sweetness is a significant drawback. There's considerably less anise than in Jagermeister (which is the more obvious comparison), resulting in less bitterness, but also less cola and metallic notes. I'd actually rate Jagermeister as slightly less complex with a somewhat inferior finish. If only this were less sweetened. Nevertheless, I believe it could work well in cocktails, particularly with bourbon. Its extreme sweetness is quite unfortunate. Still, I consider this a rather good liqueur. I'm surprised, but credit is due to Coldcock.

This was a fantastic surprise for me. My usual was Crown Royal, but then I tried Coldcock. The sweet and tangy notes, along with the ginger, are exactly what I look for. This blows Crown Royal out of the water. No more pickle juice needed to mask its flavor; I'm sticking with Coldcock. 5 stars and then some. I do believe it's best served cold. For mixed drinks, I combine it with ginger ale and ice.

This was a pleasant surprise for me - my usual choice was Crown Royal until I tried Coldcock - the sweet and tangy notes, the ginger - are exactly what I look for, and this surpasses them - no need for pickle juice to mask Crown's flavor anymore, I'll stick with ColdCock, 5 stars plus - I do think it's better chilled; for a mixed drink, I add ginger ale and ice.

Rating: 12/23 This is the final taste from my sample. It remains complex and generally enjoyable, but it seems slightly more artificial than I recalled. It's not overly artificial, but I no longer believe it's as good as I previously rated it. A score of 12 seems more fitting than 14.

It's similar to Jägermeister but made from bourbon. Very fruity, sweet, and herbal. A relative brought me this from a trip. The best part is seeing your friends' reactions when you offer them a shot from your coldcock.

Remarkable. Extremely sweet. Doesn't appear to be high quality, but I enjoy the flavors. Herbs and floral notes are a weakness of mine. It's surprising that at 70 proof, the alcohol is nearly undetectable.