Distiller Notes
Light caramel in color with a deep golden hue, this whiskey offers aromas of hay, dried grass, stone fruit, caramel corn and sweet maple. On the palate, spicy caramel and maple notes come through at first, then mellow with dried fruit and floral notes. The sweetness and spice are reminiscent of freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies. Long and rich finish with hints of vanilla.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Sarsaparilla and vanilla lead the nose and palate. There's a strong drying feel to the sip, which sizzles with ginger and cinnamon right into the toasty vanilla and almond finish. Made with a blend of 8- to 11-year-old whiskies.
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.