Cody Road Straight Bourbon Whiskey
105 Proof
Straight Bourbon
Mississippi River Distilling Company
$35
70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% barley
Nose
Sweet with floral notes reminiscent of dandelions and roasted corn; wheat-forward with no real spice or significant oak smell.
Palate
Sweet bourbon with just a tad bit of spice that rolls back on the tongue; very light body despite the 105 proof with distinct roasted corn character.
Finish
Pretty short finish but with a little warming hug from the alcohol at 105 proof.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
A young, wheat-forward craft bourbon with nice presentation and reasonable price, but lacking maturity and oak character that would improve with additional aging.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection