Walker's Kay Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 proof
NAS (approximately 4 years)
Bourbon
Green River Distillery (Owensboro, Kentucky)
$35
70% Kentucky corn, 21% winter rye, 9% malted barley
Nose
Light youthfulness with corn sweetness, banana oil or banana candy notes, menthol, light oak from sherry staves, slight ethanol brightness, subtle fruitiness.
Palate
Light and airy with interesting spice in the middle register, not overly sweet upfront, saltwater taffy quality, light white pepper, smooth and easy-drinking with understated complexity.
Finish
Short to medium finish, subtle drying effect from sherry influence, not overwhelming, gentle warmth.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
A light, refreshing, younger bourbon with solid character that drinks well neat or over ice, ideal for leisurely sipping after a day outdoors rather than as an after-dinner sipper.
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