American Woman Straight Bourbon arrives, carrying 3 years; mash bill: 99% corn + 1% barley; around $ of maturation at 92 proof. Priced at $60, we assessed it with care.
Nose
A sherry corn color fills my glass. Swirling and observing for legs, many tiny pearled points show up then from there the legs slowly crawl down the edge.
Palate
A medley of dried apricot and toasted almonds come to the forefront. Then a backyard BBQ is in full swing with cream soda alongside hot-honey drizzled over corn on a cob. There is dewy straw at the crack of dawn to round off this tasting. A sweet sensation floods my senses and I immediately sneeze. Once that passes, its a package of candied floral notes. A calming cup of jasmine green tea with a heaping scoop of sugar comes to mind. A Granny Smith caramel apple twirled in some crushed toasted buttery nuts also comes to the palate. Now the mouthfeel is like a gifted oil massage. A soothing and refreshing oil sensation coats the mouth and then the soft tender exit down the throat is the slightest heat tingle. For a straight bourbon, almost entirely corn, Im delighted with the floral sensations in this whiskey. Of the American Women Spirits lineup, this is the most delicate. Even compared to other straight bourbons, the soft sweetness and smoothness is undeniable. Honestly, this is one I will add to my “Whiskey to feed friends who think they don’t like whiskey” list. While I hold on and keep sipping, it’s so close but I feel myself getting slightly shorted and yearning for a little extra. So I have to admit my heart is more with their Cask Strength version.
Finish
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 Straight Bourbon represents solid craftsmanship at $60. While it may not redefine expectations, it offers genuine quality and reliable drinking pleasure.
