80 Strong Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 58 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Aromatic, with a bruised mint/peppermint note. Musky, heading towards camphor. Rose petals and, with water, a toasty/sawdust note. Palate A hint of soapiness, then comes vanilla and spices. Water softens things but it retains a sparkling sweet zestiness. Clean and fragrant. Finish Sweet wood sugars. Raspberry. Comment All very light and clean and highly quaffable, but just lacks a little mid-palate depth.

Arthur Motley Nose Vanilla, iced gems, wet clay, parma violets. Then a Radox pine character. Palate Banana chews, vanilla in waves and a grainy, popcorn character. Finish Astringent and bitter, drying oak. Comment Demanded ice, a hot day and a sizzling barbecue.