![]() ![]() Both were delicious, sweet and had no real flaws that I could pick out. The cherry is still there and a there’s a faint amount of rye spice at the end. The viscosity in the mouthfeel is about the same as Glass #1.įinish: The fruit flavors seem to change from the palate as I now get oranges instead of peaches like a nice toasted orange zest. The palate seems to have a bit less “bite” (heat, rye spice) than glass #1. Palate: Here we go with those great fruit flavors again:Cherry pie, peaches, crème brulee, and simple syrup. In fact, it’s more like a bread pudding with chunks of spiced apples in it. ![]() Nose: A nice baked goods nose with scents of caramel and cinnamon. I also started to notice grenadine syrup begins to come through along with a slight menthol cooling effect. There is a nice sweet jammy aftertaste that incorporates the citrus. Citrus zest does stick around for a while. The mouthfeel is pleasant with a medium viscosity.įinish: A little bit of heat and rye spice are present, but not obstructive and gently fade away. Palate: If the nose was any indication of how sweet this would get, the palate only proves it moreso. Maraschino cherry, some butterscotch pudding, some orange marmalade and faint peach cobbler make this dram a sensation much like eating a dessert. ![]() Nose: The nose is a sweets lovers paradise of dark brown sugar, nectarines and vanilla frosting. Bowman equal to or better than it? I decided to find out in a semi-blind tasting that was had both of these poured neat and in a glencairn. It’s only during the dry times of the year when options are limited that the single barrel gains a more appealing presence, albeit still remaining slightly overpriced in my opinion.With both of these bottles retailing around the $60 mark, but the EHTSiB being more rare and usually found marked up to $80-100, is the John J. If it’s fall and I can buy a Stagg, WLW, or Pappy, I certainly won’t be shelling out another $60 for a Taylor Single Barrel. So to answer my own question, the small batch is priced about right at $40, while the single barrel kind of depends. If I’m going to the liquor store in June, for example, what higher quality offerings will I see on the shelf? Few, if any, has been my experience, but these two are usually there and I’ve been a buyer on multiple occasions. They've maximized the pricing and set a benchmark for where everyday premium bourbon pricing may eventually be. This is just a theory, but I think Trace has priced these a little high on purpose to keep up with demand - they want these to be on the shelves any given day of the year. There are limited choices in the $40 - $60 range on any given day, and these are both quality bourbons. These bourbons are generally available all year. The question is, is it worth the extra $20? I’ll get to that, but before I do let’s think about the pricing structure here. Not only that, I can typically pick up a Four Roses Single Barrel at 100 proof for about $35-$40.ĭespite the price difference, the single barrel still edges out the small batch in quality across the board. Value: The single barrel is a full 50% markup from the small batch, and enters into pricing territory with limited releases such as the annually released Buffalo Trace Antique Collection and Old Forester Birthday Bourbons. Considering they’re the same proof it’s surprising that there’s even a difference, however as slight as it may be, it is noticeable when sipped side-by-side. Finish: The single barrel has a deeper and more welcoming burn, lasting slightly longer than the small batch. The citrusy notes are more prominent with the single barrel as well. Like the nose the taste is very similar with the single barrel exhibiting slightly richer and more balanced flavors. Palate: Butterscotch, licorice and burnt plums mixed with some citrusy notes and prunes for both. The single barrel has a fuller scent with a little less alcohol pulling through than the small batch. Nose: Oddly I notice a copper-like smell with both which is rounded out with the traditional vanilla, caramel, and charred wood. ![]()
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