3.11 Mixed reviews
Whiskey Bourbon Virginia No age statement 45% ABV
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KO Distilling, based in Virginia, produces Bare Knuckle straight bourbon. The mash bill consists of 70% corn, 20% wheat, and 10% malted barley, all sourced from local Virginia farms. The bourbon is aged for a minimum of two years in new, charred American oak.
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A solid standard bourbon release. Quite enjoyable, similar to Eagle Rare. No harshness, smooth with notes of caramel. I don't understand the low ratings here; this surpasses my expectations for a new distillery in VA. I'd rate it 3.75, but giving it a 5 to counter the unfairly low scores.
A robust bourbon loaded with sugary caramel notes and a noticeable ethanol burn, indicating its 59 months of aging. It has an adequate body, but doesn't do anything particularly outstanding with it. Quite standard, but I wouldn't refuse a glass.
A good bourbon. My bottle indicated a 4-year age statement on the back label. It has a pleasing light amber hue. Notes of chocolate, tea, and butterscotch are present. The mash bill includes 20% wheat, contributing the characteristic flavors of a wheated bourbon (which I enjoy).
This is a nice enough young wheated bourbon that would be much better with a few more years in the barrel. Typical sweetness with a warm, but not overpowering, finish. Too expensive for a 2-year-old bourbon.
Nose: maize, burnt sugar, fruit Palate: sugary maize, toasted sugar Finish: cinnamon, hide, nectar
Somewhat sweet, warm, toasted, with a touch of wood. The finish is clean, with no harshness.
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