American

Whiskey Review: Brother Justus Founder’s Reserve

8 /10

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Type: American
ABV: 58.5% abv

Whiskey Review is a American whisky. ABV: 58.5% abv. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Gently nosing this you are greeted with cherry wood, fresh oak, brandy and wine sweetness, plumbs and some toffee/brittle. Surprisingly the abv is muted, its present, but not as strong as I was anticipating.

Palate

No denying it, this is a cherry and spice bomb! Robust and full of flavor, this whiskey shows up. The mouthfeel is surprisingly watery, I would have imagined a bit more viscous feel. After a minute it opens up to backing spices and tart cherry juice. Breathing out for the second sip you find a little saltiness. The finish has a few tannic notes but those dissipate into cherries and pepper. You cannot escape the proof towards the end of the sip and into the finish, the nearly 60% abv warms the body.