There is a lot to like about Laws Henry Road Malt Bottled-in-Bond on paper. At 50% ABV and $79.99 Bright copper with close, slow legs, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Nose
Bright copper with close, slow legs.
Palate
The flavors here are imbalanced and not mature enough for this whiskey. Relying solely on barley for the profile of a whiskey is difficult, no denying that. It isnt as forgiving as corn or wheat, which can impart a lot of sweetness. I dont know enough about the distillation process, or growing food crops to speak eloquently on the subject.rnrnSuffice it to say this whiskey really gave off some sour notes that I was not expecting. To me, the balancing act with this whiskey has not quite found its equilibrium.
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.
The Bottom Line
Laws Henry Road Malt Bottled-in-Bond is fine — not bad, not great, just fine. At $79.99 Bright copper with close, slow legs, I think there are better options in this range if you are willing to look around.
