Scent: I found myself continuously inhaling this. Abundant oak, but in a pleasing, sweet manner. Taste: A substantial amount of oak is also present, harmonizing exceptionally well with the alcohol content. It's not overwhelming; it possesses the balanced quality expected from Michter's. Finish: More oak is noticeable. It's on the shorter side, but the dryness is highly satisfying. Rated 10 on the t8ke scale.
Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2018 Release)
Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky 20 Year 57.1% ABV
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Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon reappeared on the market in November 2018, following its prior release in November 2016. Master distiller Pamela Heilmann and master of maturation Andrea Wilson approved these barrels for bottling from stock acquired years prior. The Kentucky straight bourbon is bottled at 57.1% ABV after two decades of aging. Distribution is limited.
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This might be the finest bourbon I have ever experienced. The deep color was unlike anything I've seen before. Its aroma held a distinct sweetness. The taste was like an endless array of the most excellent elements of religious texts battling for dominance in my mouth simultaneously.
Absolutely remarkable, this is simply incredible. Scored 96 points. Dominated by brown sugar, vanilla, and subtle caramel notes. The brief finish was the only drawback. It was the group's top pick for the evening, surpassing OFC 1993, Jefferson Presidential, and HH23.
Scent: Abundant chocolate, orange, and rich caramel. Taste: Largely consistent with the aroma, featuring notes of aged leather and cinnamon. Finish: Oily with virtually no burn despite the high proof, and the flavor persists for minutes.
Nose: Cherry, vanilla, spice Palate: Cherry and baking spice, oily Finish: Oak and char, but less so than a wheat-heavy spirit
2 million won bottle Nose: No alcohol burn, caramel, high-quality peppermint. Taste: Bursting with flavor, balanced, caramel, pickled cherries. Finish: Explosive finish, something that coats the mouth, subtle woody smoke.
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