E.J. Curley Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
95 Proof
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
E.J. Curley
$51.99
Nose
Light, fresh, and airy with bright notes of peach, tropical fruit (mango, nectarine), and Caribbean spice, with a little vanilla and ethanol.
Palate
Sweet vanilla with oak influence, sugary peach character reminiscent of fruit cups in syrup, nice spice with a gentle bite on the sides and back of the tongue, and a touch of tannic sweetness like sweet tart candies.
Finish
Medium to slightly shorter than medium finish with a gentle, soft hug rather than aggressive heat—described as a light Kentucky hug.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A bright, approachable small-batch bourbon with delightful tropical fruit and spice notes that drinks deceptively easy despite its proof.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection