Distiller Notes
Amber with a copper-orange cast. Medium-bodied. Reminiscent of citrus, dried herbs, honey. Round, bold texture. Fairly assertive in style, displaying a high degree of aromatics and lighter fruit notes. Good intensity in the finish.
Proof: 90
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
ollowing a lush nose, this smooth, silky, and toasty spirit shows tangy flavors and balance. Rich, ripe, and stylish, it’s a lovely whisky from one ofTennessee’s “other” great distilleries.
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Wine Enthusiast
Cedar, honey and vanilla arise on the nose of this Tennessee whiskey. The palate opens with oak, followed by an herbaceous sarsaparilla lilt and a long vanilla fade. Adding water coaxes out cedar, maple and a zap of lemon peel-like acidity. Made with a blend of older whiskies. Best Buy.
Though they do have a great deal in common, Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon are not the same. While both must be made from a grain mash bill of at least 51% corn and then left to age in unused, charred white oak barrels, what makes Tennessee Whiskey special is the charcoal filtering process that occurs just before the new-make spirit is transferred to barrel. Known as the Lincoln County Process, this filtering strips off some of the harsher flavor notes, making Tennessee Whiskey smooth and approachable.