"Light to medium-amber in color, this whiskey has a delicate nose with hints of vanilla, light fruits, and fresh mint. The medium body bears a palate that's far sweeter than the nose suggests -- oak, vanilla, and a hint of dates are all detectable here. The finish is medium, but bordering on long." - Wine Enthusiast
"Nose - Just about nudging perfection: salty but balanced infused with delicate fruity notes. Palate - Rye hits every corner of the mouth; light oils and myriad oaky, complex notes to the roof. Finish - Slow build up of slightly molassed sweetness and vanilla leaves a lingering, smoky, phenolic finale. Comments - This (along with Evan Williams 12) is the finest whiskey from the house of Heaven Hill." - Jim Murray - Whisky Magazine, Issue 10 |