Saturday... Day 10. Earlier today I did a stout and pastry pairing at a Arch Bridge Taphouse. It was quite tasty, but I did need a nap afterwards, strong beers, good desserts!
So tonight we tried High West American Prairie Bourbon, Single Barrel store pick for Westmoreland, finished 10 months in a Malbec barrel, 48.9% ABV. No real age statement, and they don't say where it comes from other than saying it's a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys.
On those nose, my first thought and reaction is "neutral". I'm not really getting much of anything... if I go hunting a get a touch of fruit and maybe some floral, along with a bit of sweetness, but not enough to really get more specific. The taste is similar, a little bit of mild fruit, some simple syrup sweetness, a little bit of heat. Finish I think I get some wood, and a nice warm finish that does seem to linger.
Water doesn't really change things... possibly a little more floral on the nose and taste, I'd probably just drink this neat as the water does seem to dull things a little. Overall, this isn't bad, but it's not great either - and it's a bit boring. Pleasant enough to drink, no issues, I'll give it a 3.0/5.0
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