Lacks overall character. Sweet initially but doesn't develop much depth on the palate. It's definitely worth paying an extra $10 for a superior bourbon.
StoneHammer Distiller's Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon
3.46 Mixed reviews
Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky No age statement 45% ABV
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This bourbon honors Thomas Metcalfe, a former governor of Kentucky and a stone mason. It is a straight bourbon chosen specifically for the Distiller's Reserve line and is packaged at 90 proof.
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Offers great value. It's smoother and tastes better than other options at a similar price point. Amusing name, haha. Drink like a Dwarven champion!
It has a slight resemblance to Punchers, with a touch of sweetness and cedar notes, evoking a holiday feeling. Perhaps due to the hint of pine.
Nose: Fruity, sweet caramel, with a hint of ethanol. Taste: Sweet vanilla. Finish: Short and hot.
Unremarkable. It has a medicinal flavor and a bitter conclusion, though the aroma is of vanilla.
Lightly sweet with cherry notes. Somewhat ordinary but not unpleasant.
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