Apparently some strange whiskey origin stories are true.
guys, but now it seems like everyone does. Some of them can be a little tough at the beginning, they’re big and bold and spicy. That bourbon in this rounds those edges off.”
If you have a chance to taste the two whiskeys side by side, you can see what this extra aging brings to the palate. Truth be told, I liked last year’s Master’s Keep One better than the new release, but this is a very goodas well. The nose kicks things off with aromas of citrus and vanilla. Then the palate opens up with a bit of sweetness, some pumpernickel and chocolate babka notes, followed by a bit of dry rye spice and even a bit of balsamic vinegar on the back end.
True, there have been other blends of bourbon and rye released before, and some of them haven’t even been accidents. “Some of the smaller guys have done it, likewith Bourye, which just pissed Jimmy Russell off,” said Eddie with a laugh. “He doesn’t like things like that. [Unforgotten] is better to me than Forgiven, but they are two different styles as far as flavor profile. I should be like Jimmy and say if you don’t like this, my son Bruce made it. If you do, I made it.