Devil's River Distiller Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey
120 proof
2 years
Bourbon
Devil's River
$42
71% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Nose
Cinnabon cinnamon rolls with cream cheese topping, vanilla, butterscotch, cherry Twizzler, sweet with subtle oak notes.
Palate
Viscous and oily with cinnamon bun coating the tongue, sweet spice that grabs and sits on the palate, rich butterscotch, smooth texture with good body at 120 proof.
Finish
Long-lasting finish with lingering spice and sweetness, sticky mouthfeel that stays with you.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A significant improvement over the previous release, this two-year-old Texas bourbon drinks well beyond its age with impressive viscosity, sweet spice, and a complex profile that punches above its $42 price point.
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Perfection
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