Watershed Blended Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels - Review

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Watershed Blended Bourbon - Bottle 00053

Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels

Aged 4 Years

Watershed Distillery - Columbus, Ohio and Indiana

Non-Chill Filtered

90 Proof

Mash Bill: Undisclosed

Retail Price: $40

Poured Neat in a Glencairn

Color: Light Amber

Nose: Yeast Rolls, Corn, Cider and Apple Moonshine

Palate: Sweet Corn that moves straight into an Apple Flambé, Cinnamon and Vanilla

Finish: Light linger with a warm coating

Overall: So, this was a very unique experience. I didn't know what to expect when I dove into this bottle. It is a blend of Watershed's 4 year bourbon, their 6 year Apple Brandy Finished Bourbon and a sourced bourbon distilled in Indiana. The result? A truly unique blend that took me on a ride in the kitchen. I enjoyed the way the flavors came together and although only 90 Proof, there was a bit of heat which was very welcoming. The best way for me to describe this offering is an exquisite cinnamon apple Flambé. A well put together blend that isn't overpowering or too sweet.

I'd like to thank the folks at Watershed Distillery for providing this bottle, part of an incredible presentation, I might add. I love trying everything and anything and take much pride in providing my honest review.

Library Rating: 7.9 / 10

S.N. Pike's Magnolia Wheated Bourbon - Review

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S.N. Pike's Magnolia

Special Quality Wheated Bourbon Whiskey

Aged 3 Years

Noble Cut Distillery - Gahanna, Ohio

Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana

94 Proof

Mash Bill: 51% Corn, 45% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley

Retail Price: $50

Poured Neat in a Glencairn

Color: Gold

Nose: Sweet toasted corn resembling Frosted Flakes cereal. Slight touch of Ethanol and some light floral notes.

Palate: Sweet cream and vanilla on the front end. leads to a slight cinnamon spice with a bit of citrus.

Finish: Medium linger with a warm sweet coating.

Overall: Many thanks to Ed Carey for gracing the Library with this bottle. As a big Wheated Bourbon and MGP fan, this one spoke to me before I popped the cork. Another brand of the past that is bringing back the history, S.N. Pike's Magnolia has roots back to 1849 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The overall experience with this pour exceeded my expectations after seeing the Age Statement of 3 Years on the label. It drinks slightly older and has that delectable sweetness from the wheat that I am truly a sucker for. This is one to try if you are a fan of the wheat grain.

Library Rating: 8.1 / 10

Off Hours Bourbon - Review

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Off Hours

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

NAS

Produced for Off Hours Spirits by MGP Distillery, IN

95 Proof

Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley

Retail Price: $50

Poured Neat in a Glencairn

Color: Gold

Nose: Malted Barley, Corn, Light Oak and subtle hints of Leather and Tobacco.

Palate: Corn up front which paves the path to Vanilla, Honey, Pralines and Cinnamon.

Finish: Medium linger with a nice warm rye spice.

Overall: A huge thank you to Off Hours for providing this bottle to review. From the get-go, I anticipated a very young MGP profile based on the color and the nose. I was a bit surprised once I started sipping when more and more flavors started hitting the palate. The honey was a very nice compliment to the corn on the nose. Although there is no age statement, the bourbon tastes a bit young, but in no way is that a negative. The lighter tones help to push forth vanilla, and later, the pralines and cinnamon. The medium linger on the finish created a nice warm coating and even after the swallow, the flavors were evident. I'd love to see this distributed locally.

Library Rating: 8.0 / 10