The aroma walks the line between malt whiskey from malted barley and the sweetness of bourbon. The spice from the rye is evident with restrained notes of dill and clove. A prominent toffee character is present, along with the expected vanilla and faint caramel. It drinks much smoother than its 47% ABV suggests.
West Bottoms Whiskey Co. Kansas City Whiskey
Whiskey American Whiskey Missouri No age statement 47% ABV
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About this bottle
This whiskey is presented as a nod to pre-Prohibition styles of rectified American whiskey. It is a combination of a 3-year-old whiskey produced by West Bottoms, blended with other rye-heavy bourbons and dry Oloroso sherry.
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An excellent everyday whiskey for its price and alcohol content! The spice notes are prominent initially, and the mild burn is welcome. The sherry influence provides earthy fruit notes on the finish. The second and third sips really won me over. I'm adding this to my regular selection!
Aroma: subtle, no alcohol sting, piquant, fruity Taste: minimal burn, adequate cinnamon, with a pleasant sweetness, oak. Overall, it's thin.
Sweet. No. Earthy notes. Not overly spicy. Good for a rye.
This brings to mind the first blend from a specific brand.
Third out of the four on the tasting flight
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