My bottle was barreled on 10/24/2007, barrel number 775, and bottled on 4/7/2016. Here we go. It smells...normal. Full disclaimer, I was recovering from a cold at the time I was writing this review, but let it be known, nothing stops me from my whiskey reviewing duties. First taste...it is a bit spicy right off the bat. Then it builds up for a burning sensation in the throat. I mean BURNING, maybe it is because I had been coughing, but what is this??? Lava??? Finally the aftertaste is very strong and lingers for quite a while. My second go at it is the same result...so I decided to drop an ice cube into it, which is something I rarely do. The ice did help mellow out the burn and the spices, and all-in-all makes it much more pleasant. So if you are going to try this get some ice, or...
The numbers: This bottle was purchased for $28 on sale at Ralph's, which is on par with online prices as well.
It reminds me of...Mordor.
The verdict: For those of you who like your whiskey to punch you in the face and yell SPARTAAAA, this is for you. If you like your whiskey smooth and silky, this is not for you. I am in the latter category, so for me this is not worth it, but I can see that it might be up someone else's alley.
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