Old Hoot
100 Proof
Blended Bourbon
Nose
Nutty and peanut notes with chocolate and apparent rye character. Some floral honeysuckle notes detected.
Palate
Sweet with fig-like qualities, spicy with peppery notes that roll across the tongue, accompanied by Kentucky hub warmth and oily mouthfeel.
Finish
Chocolate covered cherries with cayenne pepper spice and a lingering nutty sweetness.
Overall Score
4 / 5
Jim Shannon's three-component personal blend featuring rye-forward bourbons with chocolate, cherries, and cayenne pepper that impressed all tasters.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection