I enjoy reading others' tasting notes for spirits I appreciate. It truly offers a different perspective on what I'm experiencing, especially when my palate differs. I love this whiskey. It's my go-to for daily drinking, so to speak. Firstly, it has a very long-lasting taste. Secondly, it's very easy to drink, with a low intensity. It has the full 'ease' of a wheat whiskey. The palate is wonderfully balanced (from start to finish). Whenever I pour myself a glass and settle in to watch TV, my wife invariably finishes half of it. Quite amusing.
Six & Twenty Old Money Whiskey
Whiskey American Whiskey South Carolina No age statement 40% ABV
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About this bottle
This South Carolina distillery emphasizes local sourcing by utilizing soft red winter wheat grown in its vicinity for its single cask whiskey. Six & Twenty produces a white whiskey named “Virgin Wheat," which is subsequently aged in new charred oak barrels to become the “Old Money.”
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Strong cinnamon at first, followed by an oaky spice, and then finishes with vanilla ice cream notes. Smooth and pleasant to drink. Not a lot of complexity, and the flavor vanishes rather quickly. Some vanilla notes lingered at the end.
Nose: A blend of baking spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg. Freshly baked bread. A hint of cherry. Taste: All the aromas present. A whisper of barrel spice. A touch of vanilla. Finish: Dry. A fleeting presence.
Very light. I didn't detect any spice as some earlier reviews suggested. It seems like a very young bourbon and is easy to drink. Suitable for everyone. Good for a complimentary tasting.
It was acceptable; I don't recall it being particularly spicy or resembling Fireball.
Smells like green jolly ranchers, tastes watery, and has a very brief finish.
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