Trader Joe's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 Proof
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Sazerac/Barton Distillery
$14.99
Nose
Sweet caramel, red fruit, raisin, oak, vanilla with notes of cherry, cinnamon, tobacco, and leather.
Palate
Sweet up front with nuttiness and cherry juice notes, transitioning to a drying, bitter oak quality on the backend with dry spice.
Finish
Medium finish with oak that sits on the back of the palate, bitterness dissipates over time leaving a dry oak finish with a hint of hug.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
An entry-level, surprisingly pleasant bourbon with classic bourbon characteristics and no harsh ethanol punch despite its young age.
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5.0
Perfection
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