TX Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Sherry Finish
101.6 proof
4 years bourbon + 8-9 months sherry cask
Bourbon
TX Whiskey / Firestone & Robinson
$60–$65
74% corn, 14% wheat, 12% malt
Nose
Layered with molasses, dark fruits, and sweet sherry influence while retaining base bourbon character
Palate
Rich, viscous; molasses and sweetness from Pedro Jimenez sherry cask; black pepper spice with hints of jalapeño; deep dark fruit flavors intensified by the finish
Finish
Drinks hotter than stated proof; very spicy finish
Top notch
A beautifully balanced wheated bourbon finished in sherry that layers dark fruit and molasses while maintaining the core bourbon profile, best enjoyed by a winter fire.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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