Tim Smith's Southern Reserve Whiskey
90 proof
24 hours (rapid age process)
Whiskey
Tim Smith Distillery
$30
70% corn, 15% rye, 15% malted barley
Nose
Corn-forward with wood notes, combination of white oak and maple influence
Palate
Oily and full-bodied, significant oak character, resembles a three to five-year Kentucky whiskey despite rapid aging process, sweet corn backbone
Finish
Oak lingers, smooth delivery despite the aggressive wood treatment
Overall Score
3.9 / 5
A surprisingly mature-tasting whiskey that demonstrates Tim Smith's mastery of accelerated wood interaction, delivering legitimate barrel complexity in a short timeframe.
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Perfection
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