Kentucky Vintage
Smoldering Wood
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Review by @markjedi1
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- Brand: Kentucky Vintage
- Type: American
- ABV: 45%
It may sound a bit disrespectful, but the Kentucky Vintage is the cheapo bourbon from Willett’s. A dirt cheap entry level bourbon. Can you taste that?
The nose is quite alcoholic with loads of caramel, a hint of corn on the grill and a rye driven spiciness. Surprising amount of oak. Woodsmoke. Make that smoldering wood. It is far from bad, but to be honest completely uninteresting as well. So far, the nose fulfills the low expectations.
The arrival is syrupy, honeysweet and immediately reminds me of parma violets. Again quite alcoholic and that does not really work. Soft, sweet butter, corn, flowers. But one thing comes after the other, if you know what I mean. It is almost like the tastes are not well integrated. The corn dominates, which is not an advantage. And the alcohol burn is too much, in my opinion.
The finish is short and smoky, but quite pleasant.
Only the finish was agreeable with me, to be honest. Last seen at 33 EUR, which I find too much for this stuff. Am I being too harsh? I think not.
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@Mark When I first opened my bottle I found it heavy, closed but with an incredible mouthfeel. It took 2 months to open. It is for me one of the bottle that changed the most and for the better. Far better. Obviously my experience differs from yours but I would realy like to know what you will think of it in 2 months.