Overcast most of the day today, but I did manage to get in a 6 mile or so walk, so it could have been worse. Tonight we have Bushmills Prohibition Recipe Irish Whiskey, 46% ABV. I was interested in this one as it's a bit higher proof than the usual 40% ABV of most other Bushmills and similar Irish Whiskeys. Will the extra proof help or hurt?
On the nose, I get apple, a hint of floral that reminds me of deodorant soap, and a malty sweetness. The taste has a bit of a bourbon sweetness on the front, turning very malty with a bit of oak sour on the finish that doesn't hang around for too long.
With water, the nose is more dull, the taste is more floral, and the finish has some pepper and spice coming through. This might be better with some water, and would probably be good over ice too. Overall, it's not great... but I don't mind it. I'll rate it a 2.75/5.0
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