Louisville Legends Bourbon – Green Label (Legend)
110 proof
3 years
Bourbon
Unknown (possibly Wilderness Trail, bottled in Harrisonburg)
$55
Nose
Honey and spice forward with a bite; jalapeno honey, hot pepper jelly character; subtle vanilla and just a whiff of oak; root beer candy notes; more spice than sweetness.
Palate
Dry and spicy with a peppery bite; cinnamon toothpick character (cinnamon bite without the sweetness); hint of youthfulness; mintiness; eucalyptus cough drop quality; drying effect reminiscent of dry red wine; Kentucky hug felt in the chest.
Finish
Short to medium finish; drying effect; spice sizzle lingers in the mouth; hug builds over time but doesn't develop into a long finish.
Satisfying
A spicy, proof-forward bourbon with a unique dry profile that works well in cocktails but may benefit from a slightly lower proof point for neat sipping.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
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