Willet Pot Still Reserve Bourbon

This one has been sitting on the shelf for a long time- The bottle design (a classic copper pot still) is fantastic and makes for a great conversation piece. This is a single barrel product, so there is always going to be some variation barrel to barrel. This was bottle #58 of 222, from single barrel #9546. It is bottled at 94 proof. I found the flavor profile has grown on me after 2-3 tasting sessions. Purchased for $39.99.

Color: Copper Amber

Nose:Very pleasant. Maraschino cherries, vanilla, clove, dark chocolate, salted caramel, subtle mint. 

Taste: On the front end I'm getting caramel, maple syrup, vanilla, and salted popcorn. This transitions to notes of spice, oak and black pepper.  

Finish: Spice lingers. Buttered popcorn, caramel, spice, oak. 

Conclusion: This is a very drinkable bourbon. It has a unique flavor profile which is subtle yet balanced. It is readily available at most stores so definitely give this one a try! 

My Rating: B+ (Very Good) 

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W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon

The wife and I recently went to visit my parents in Memphis for the holidays. My father picked this up and it was on the counter when we arrived. Little did I know he also got us a bottle of William L. Weller for Christmas which we got a few days later. W.L. Weller bourbons replace the rye grain with wheat which makes for a smoother taste. Now, down to business: W.L. Weller Special Reserve is bottled at 90 proof. This was purchased it for $26.99 here in Memphis.

Color: Light Amber with an orange tint

Nose: Very sweet upfront. Vanilla, caramel, burnt sugars, apples, oak.

Taste: Light mouthfeel. Sweetness dominates. Creamy vanilla, honey, caramel, and corn. The mid palate transforms into sour apples and salty butter notes, and ends with notes of water soaked oak.

Finish: "And It's Gone"...short finish. Sweet yet slightly bitter.

Conclusion: Very sweet. It's smooth going down with little to no burn. This is a decent wheated bourbon for the price. Weller bourbons are a tough find these days and that creates a similar hype to more expensive and limited offers. While I think Weller 107 and Weller 12 deserve the hype, this Weller Special Reserve falls short of expectations.

My Rating: C (Decent)

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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon

Happy New Year from The Blundon Bourbon Review! Something about snow just makes me want to drink and review bourbon. Tonight for you I have Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve. This is currently my go to, higher proof bourbon for when I don't feel like drinking or opening a bottle of my BTAC or Pappy. KCSBR is aged for 9 years, and is 120 proof. Purchased for $40.

Color: Dark Orange, Amber

Nose: Corn, cherries, brown sugar, bubblegum, cola, green apple.

Taste: (Neat from a Glencarin Glass) Sweet notes of burnt caramel, vanilla, sugar, bubblegum. On the back end I get notes of cinnamon, salt, black pepper followed by a nutty toffee, subtle rye spice, and dry oak.

Finish: Sugar, bubblegum and nut toffee linger with saltly notes taking over for a bitter end.

Conclusion: If you are a frequent flyer with my reviews, you know I prefer barrel proof bourbons with bold flavors. There are alot of good things about this juice; it's readliy available, it's 120 proof, and it has a $40 price tag. The flavors are simple, yet bold and compliment each other well.

Rating: B+ (Very Good)

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