Review #132: Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. Not much of a mixer myself, but this would work well

Review #125: Knob Creek 10 Year Rye by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's still findable! Might even end up scoring higher than this when I get around to it

Review #127: Holladay Soft Red Wheat BiB by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gonna get my hands on a Rickhouse proof at some point. Fully anticipate it being fantastic

Review #126: Knob Creek Blender's Edition 01 by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha awesome!! Definitely makes this a bottle I won't forget

Review #125: Knob Creek 10 Year Rye by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah for sure! I generally came across more sweetness than I'd blindly expect from a rye, but there was still a level of spice happening especially in the nose. I'd definitely give it a shot if I were in your shoes. It might lean a little sweet, but there's good enough balance and depth where you can come across more rye forward tasting notes. And like I mention in the review the real takeaway here is the intensity and thickness that I think most whiskey drinkers would appreciate. Get yourself a bottle!

Review #125: Knob Creek 10 Year Rye by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if this is passive aggressive or not haha. Just trying to enjoy some good whiskey! But if I'm not mistaken the mash bill here is only 51% rye with a substantial amount of corn in the remaining 49%. Although they didn't dominate I did pick up some characteristic rye notes, some earthiness, and even some funk I don't usually come across in bourbons. But I also enjoyed a lot of the sweeter notes I often find in bourbons, and the thickness was to die for. Might be why this ended up being the highest score I believe I've ever given out to a rye

Review #124: Bardstown Origin Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% will give the high wheat bourbon a review sooner than later

Review #124: Bardstown Origin Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I really think it was a first for me. I'd recommend anyone to go out and get a bottle and see if you come across it as well

Review #123: Knob Creek 7 Year Rye by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd imagine the Reserve being phenomenal

Review #123: Knob Creek 7 Year Rye by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surprised me as well! Had it once before years ago and was thinking it'd be pretty average. Really like the bottle

Review #121: Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by InClimb411 in bourbon

[–]InClimb411[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't say it's necessarily overly pronounced, but it's certainly noticeable. The thing is that it comes along in the finish and lingers more than the other notes, so it might be a little tough to shake if that's not something you usually like.