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Peerless Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Inaugural Release Review | 109.8 proof
Peerless Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Inaugural Release, 109.8 proof
As some of you already know, my absolutely wonderful wife stood in line and got these signed bottles for me, since I had to work on the day they were released. As I have said in the past, she is the best wife ever! I tasted the bourbon last Monday when my work was done, and now I am tasting it again a week later, expecting it to have opened up a bit since then.
Tasting Notes – Peerless Bourbon Inaugural Release
Indeed it did:
Nose: cinnamon, spices, caramel, vanilla, a touch of alcohol, a little leather (although not expected at this age), hint of maple syrup
Taste: cinnamon, caramel, apple, light oak, sweet
Finish: cinnamon, moderate burn, some oak and leather, long finish
Like so many bourbons, this one has really opened up after a week. I wouldn’t guess that it is only 4 years old at this point. When I tasted it last week when I first opened the bottle, it was not as smooth as it is now. At that time, I thought it had a lot of the characteristics of Booker’s, and that is meant in a good way – I love Booker’s. It still has some of those characteristics, but it has mellowed a little now and taken on some different characteristics. We’ll see how it continues to change in the weeks to come. The folks at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. have done a great job again! Cheers!🥃
Next, read these related articles: Kentucky Peerless Distilling Tour Review and Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Review.
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About the author: Ed Escott is truly "Bourbon Obsessed". He is the founder of Bourbon Obsessed, LLC, and an Executive Bourbon Steward of the Stave and Thief Society. In addition, he has authored and edited over 600 bourbon and other whiskey reviews, over 50 in-depth distillery write-ups, and many other related articles. He is on the board of the Kentucky Bourbon Influencers and a member of the Lexington Bourbon Society and the Bourbon Capital Guild. Last, but not least, Ed has attended many bourbon-related educational sessions, visited countless distilleries, and is on a never-ending quest to try every bourbon.
Prior to focusing solely on Bourbon Obsessed, Ed practiced in academic medicine for three decades. He most recently was a Professor at the University of Kentucky and served as Chief of the Division of Neuroradiology and Vice Chair For Faculty Mentoring, Development & Wellness of the Department of Radiology. He has extensive editorial experience in academic medical publication, and brings that same academic mindset to Bourbon Obsessed, which is a unique approach for a spirit-focused media company.
Ed can be found on social media on Instagram at @bourbon_obsessed and on Facebook at @BourbonObsessed
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