ABV 45%
An attractive, tawny, colour and a good, straight-ahead, whiskey. Could be more complex at ten years. Ideal with a Texas barbecue?
Michael Jackson
Sam Houston
Brand
Very Small Batch, 10 Years Old
Expression
Bourbon
Type
10
Age (Years)
45%
ABV
Kentucky
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Cleanly oaky. Dessert apples. Toast. A hint of char.
Palate: Big, smooth, sweet.
Finish: Crisp.
Comment: An attractive, tawny, colour and a good, straight-ahead, whiskey. Could be more complex at ten years. Ideal with a Texas barbecue?
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Attractive, soft nose. Nutty (hazelnut, peanut brittle) with some oak tones. In time, liquorice, cream toffee, walnut, coffee bean, smoke/soot.
Palate: Soft fruits: peaches in cream with a little wood towards the back.
Finish: A little short and dry.
Comment: Well made and pretty punchy, but maybe just a little too dry.
Score: 7.8
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