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Bourbon Review: Kentucky Senator John Sherman Cooper Bourbon
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Bourbon Review: Kentucky Senator John Sherman Cooper Bourbon

8 /10
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Type: Bourbon
ABV: 53.5% ABV, mash bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% ma
Price: $134.99/ 750ml bottle

Bourbon Review is a Bourbon whisky. ABV: 53.5% ABV, mash bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% ma. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Initially, the bourbon is fruit-forward yet refined with notes of Mission figs and juicy watermelon. Gentle spice and tea notes are also evident, with aromas of black tea, hibiscus, and star anise. There are aromas of sugar cookies, sea salt caramels, toasted cedar planks, and a floral note like rosehips. With time, it develops an intriguing and refreshing note like lemongrass. Its malty character begins to show through. This is very pleasant and promising.

Palate

The palate is rich and viscous with a fiery burn. The fruit flavors become more tropical, with notes of pineapples and bananas. It’s sweet and malty like amber ale. I still pick up notes of hibiscus tea with buckwheat honey, pink peppercorns, and sea salt. There are notes of red licorice and Italian plums on the finish. Water helps to cool the fieriness. It also brings out cracked black pepper and fruit salad note. This seems to be barrel strength or close to it, so add ice or water to taste.

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Aged for eight years in new American oak, 53.5% ABV, mash bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, SRP $134

Expert Review

8/10

Kentucky Senator John Sherman Cooper Bourbon presents a well-crafted Bourbon that rewards careful attention. An accomplished expression worthy of serious consideration.

Joe Whitfield
Joe Whitfield Editor-in-Chief
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