Off Hours Bourbon (95 Proof, 4 Year)
95 proof
4 years
Bourbon
MGP
$47
75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Nose
Big League chewing gum with white powder cornstarch sweetness, honeysuckle and floral notes, light mixed fruit (peaches, grapes, cherries), fruity sugar with hints of date, very light spearmint, pleasant and not youthful-smelling
Palate
Sweet front end with spice on the backend, spicy honey with jalapeno-like warmth, smooth and aromatic, floral notes consistent with the nose, spearmint comes through, honey-forward sweetness, rye spice is noticeable but not aggressive
Finish
Medium to medium-long finish with lingering quality, spicy honey character continues, light oak presence, a warm hug reminiscent of bourbon aged in Kentucky or Indiana, finishes with more pronounced spice than the nose suggests
Enjoyable
An easy-drinking, no-nonsense bourbon that serves well as both a sipper and cocktail whiskey, with a pleasant balance of sweet honey and rye spice that doesn't demand deep thinking.
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