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Sam Houston 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
98 proof
12 years, 11 months
Bourbon
Three Springs Bottling Company
Bowling Green, KY
$130–$150
74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley
Nose
Bold caramel and oak with warehouse must and age character.
Palate
Bold and present with caramel and vanilla on the front, darker fruit notes, rounding the corner gently at mid-palate without shooting straight across.
Finish
Smooth, sticks around, not peppery but with enough presence to linger.
Above average
A well-aged, bold sipping whiskey with depth and presence that rewards a slow pour by the fire.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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