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Bourbon Review: Monks Road Fifth District Series II Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Item: Bourbon Review: Monks Road Fifth District Series II Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Rating: 7
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield February 28, 2026 4 views

7 /10

EDITOR

Type: Bourbon
Price: $99.99

Tasting Notes

Nose

Buttered brown sugar, before its caramelized. Banana, sugar, and cinnamon.

Palate

I was surprised to find a buttery mouthfeel. I taste chocolate, a cinnamon roll, and cherry cordial on the finish. Theres a nutty flavor in there, maybe walnut.

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Mash bill of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels; available in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and South Carolina; MSRP of $99.99 for a 750 ml bottle

Monks Road Fifth District Series II Kentucky Straight Bourbon — a $99.99 expression that merits close attention.

Palate

Mash bill of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels; available in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and South Carolina; MSRP of $99.99 for a 750 ml bottle.

Finish

Dark copper, like a dirty penny. I was surprised to find a buttery mouthfeel. I taste chocolate, a cinnamon roll, and cherry cordial on the finish. Theres a nutty flavor in there, maybe walnut.

Verdict

Monks Road Fifth District Series II Kentucky Straight Bourbon represents solid craftsmanship at $99.99. While it may not redefine expectations, it offers genuine quality and reliable drinking pleasure.

Joe Whitfield

Editor-in-Chief

Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...