Skip to content
Smoke Eye Hill Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey
131.4 proof 5 years Bourbon Smoke Eye Hill Louisville, KY $84.99 Blue corn base; specific proportion not disclosed
Nose

Initially fresh and light, then opening with layers of caramel, brown sugar, dark cherry, and barrel char.

Palate

Rich caramel and barrel char dominant; brown sugar, dark cherry, concentrated richness without over-sweetness, soft texture with decadent character that evolves and reveals new complexity.

Finish

Pop Rocks sensation with rich brown sugar, cherry, and spice; concentrating on the palate and continuing to open up.

Impressive
A richly layered barrel-proof bourbon with evolving complexity, concentrated sweetness balanced by spice, and a creamy, decadent mouthfeel that rewards extended exploration.
▶ Play the excerpt from this tasting 00:41:48

The Conversation

 
Tasted on Episode 427 Blue Corn Bourbons and Whiskeys