Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon

Received a sample from a friend. Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium-dark amber. Aroma: Sweet and nutty, almost like a pie. Taste: Oak tannins and more nutty notes. Minimal spice, but some salt. Finish: Short with little heat. Splash: No new flavors are revealed, but the salty note intensifies. Overall: 5/10 - I really wanted to like this more, and the aroma gave me hope. The taste is interesting, but not particularly complex, and the finish is disappointing. I can't imagine this would be any good with ice or in a cocktail.

I poured 25ml neat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Nose: Classic bourbon characteristics are present, with brown sugar and vanilla, but smoke is the most prominent note. Nothing particularly captivating. Palate: Oily, with smoke and spice. The initial sips were dominated by spice and smoke, and it wasn't until near the end of the 25ml pour that I could discern some more traditional bourbon flavors beneath. Overall, it's too smoky for my taste. I won't discard it, but I doubt I'll finish the bottle anytime soon.

Pecans, vanilla, and a distinct Texas character. Nose: Sweetness of pecans and vanilla, with a certain something that strongly suggests Texas. An underlying oak note, akin to dust or a storm. Palate: Vanilla sweetness is prominent in this dram. The nutty pecan flavor mingles with the vanilla, all enveloped in a warm oak spice. Finish: The finish is of medium length. The oak spice and vanilla sweetness leave you desiring more.

The nose has sweet corn. The palate is not nearly as sweet. Corn and maple flavors appear early but fade quickly, leaving an astringency similar to wine. It also resembles the dryness felt after consuming a handful of nuts. It's quite distinct from most bourbons I've encountered. It's unique but immature. I'd be very interested to experience its taste after more time in the barrel.

The nose has corn and minimal wood. The taste is sweet from the corn. Few other notes in this young whiskey. It's definitely not complex or balanced. The finish is short. Given its quality, it ought to be priced between $15 and $20; others are significantly better at any higher price point. I considered giving it only 1 star.

Smells of charred corn husks and sweet cream corn, with no smoke, but some green grass and brown sugar emerge as it opens up. Not a big fan. Still undecided if I like it. It's certainly unique for a bourbon. I believe it needs other grains and more time to age.