American Woman Cask Strength Straight Bourbon arrives, carrying 3 years; mash bill: 99% corn + 1% barley; around $ of maturation at 132 proof. Priced at $70, we assessed it with care.
Nose
Color represents slightly burnt, blushing corn nuts. Had to wait some time for the legs they took their sweet time to start the show. First sign the proof may put the hurt the me. Was expecting this to come in with guns blazing, but to my delight, soft aromas floated up instead. Rich and creamy Filipino leche flan takes over my senses and welcomes me back to childhood. What an absolute delight. Continuing on my sniffing journey, honey graham crackers smothered in soft salted butter flow in. Then digging for the finish, it is a lemon zested into a cigar box. and Now Im questioning the proof. How can it this be so delightful and gentle on the nose and palate? Yes, my whiskey preference as of late has been 100 proof and up, but again, Im truly shook by how mellow this juice is. On the palate youll find generously buttered toast and a side of simple rice pudding topped with toasted coconut flakes and sliced almonds. Caress of sawdust and grass clippings for the finish. That delightful oil massage of a mouth feel comes into play again. Yes, the initial tastes showcases high heat as a concentrated burn wherever the liquid touches, but it finishes into an oily and silky mouthfeel. Boy Howdy. Now were talking. This knee slapping, chest warming, oil massage mouthfeel of a cask strength has me singing. Yes, the 132 proof love note is a hard one to flirt with, but if that was hidden, one would never guess its power. A burning sensation to silky mouth feel is surprisingly soft and eggs you on for more, while on the nose, it’s even more alluring. While researching, I was a little concerned that the main focus was on the bottle before the juice, but I quickly realized the whiskey was not overlooked. Not one bit.
Palate
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Verdict
American Woman Cask Strength Straight Bourbon delivers a thoroughly accomplished whiskey that justifies its $70 price point. It is well-crafted, balanced, and worthy of a place in any considered collection.
