TINCUP American Whiskey

This spirit is quite straightforward and serves well as a smooth sipper or a low-proof mixer. The nose presents vanilla, brown sugar, honey, rye spice, and a touch of citrus. Due to its low proof, there's minimal burn. As a high-rye whiskey, the rye spices are prominent initially but don't last long. The sugars follow, coating the palate. The sweetness lingers longer than the spices, leaving a pleasant sensation of burnt brown sugar and vanilla on the teeth. At a higher proof, this product would be exceptional. Verdict: Nose: 2.5/5 Taste: 3.5/5 Overall: 3/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Daily Drinker/Mixer

On the nose, I'm not really detecting any sweetness, but more of a rubbery scent – similar to the smell when attempting to inflate a balloon or when wearing medical examination gloves. Right away with the sip, the mouthfeel is somewhat thin to me; I prefer more body. I might be mistaken, but it almost has a bland vegetable taste to me – likely due to the absence of any real sweetness, though I am picking up a subtle hint of peppery or baking spice that adds some character.

My opinion on this fluctuated while finishing the bottle, but I've settled on a final judgment. It's not entirely a novelty bottle as I initially suspected. That being said, it's not a whiskey I'll be analyzing with extensive tasting notes. It seems to be young MGP with a touch of Stranahan malt. It's drinkable, although the youthfulness occasionally brings out a green bitterness. Overall, it's a pleasant enough experience for the mid-$20s price range, making it worth trying to see if it appeals to you. I won't be buying another bottle, as there are many superior bourbons in this price bracket, but it's not bad at all. 75/100

I had been meaning to sample this from my trip to South Carolina. I saw it at a seafood place I visited and decided to try it. I often notice them in stores but never bought a bottle. It's an okay pour. The nose doesn't offer much, perhaps some grain. However, the palate featured a decent amount of rye spice. A little fruit sweetness too. The finish was rather short and quite dry. Not bad, just a bit disappointing.

The initial aroma is sweet honey and oak, with a hint of spice like cinnamon and possibly nutmeg, evoking apple pie. The first taste immediately brings out the oak, making me wonder if I missed something earlier. But no, it's primarily oak until the finish begins. I detect some warmth and more of the spices from the scent, though the apple pie impression has faded. Vanilla, oak, and some warmth linger until the very end.

Quick Summary: I was quite pleased with the overall balanced character. The rye is less prominent than I usually prefer, but it works. Nose: Toasted oak barrel with fruity notes. Hints of vanilla are present. Palate: Begins with oak and cherries. Notes of citrus and light rye are present. Finish: Spicy and grainy. It doesn't linger long, but it's very enjoyable. It makes you want another sip. Enjoy: Anytime.