Back to the evolving data on what defines moderate drinking. It seems researchers are wisely reconsidering the long-held rule of two for guys and one for gals each day. Viewed through a new lens, it appears some of past researchers’ methods look a bit unreliable…
On the nose comes a load of roasted agave, agave nectar, minerality, fresh herb bouquet, white pepper and butterscotch. If too closely nosed, it becomes shrill. So swirl vigorously and let breathe a bit to release those harsher notes–or just pull back from it some.
“I was at home one evening, and all of a sudden, it popped into my head, ‘Hey, wow, The Kentucky Castle. Wow! What a place to do a bourbon; have a bourbon affiliated with the Castle! Have the Castle as a destination.’ That’s really where it started with just that crazy-ass idea.”
But there’s a lot more going on, and much of it is packed into that aforementioned density: bitter cocoa, huge allspice aroma, rickhouse and freshly dumped barrels. A glass of this could open up continually and reveal itself further easily for an hour.
If Grace Kelly could come back as an elegant whiskey, this would be it. If you could liquify gold and consume it, this is how it should taste. It’s 14 karat color backs my strained metaphor.
Dad had never really talked to me more than 15 minutes! But he spent a whole afternoon with me. I thought, “Dad can speak in full sentences! He’s good at his job. He’s passionate.”
The nose is a simple pleasure and delicate in every respect: nicely floral and tropical fruity, a little honeyed, a splash of rosewater and candied violets.
The nose finds soft aromas of fresh plums and peaches before brighter aromatics such as citrus and cedar move in. The expected rye guys–dill and spearmint–arrive later.
It finishes warm and hangs around a long time. Judging by its light color and lean mouthfeel, it’s about 5 years old, which would explain its lack of complexity.
The nose starts off nutty (think cracked, toasted wheat) before a whiff of orange marmalade arrives. Caramel and campfire balance each other before sweet corn, golden raisin and honey join the party.
