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Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon
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Distiller:
MGP
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Bottler:
Nevada Distillers
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ABV:
50%
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Age:
NAS
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 81
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: I was initially enchanted with Smoke Wagon and its outsized expressions of traditional bourbon notes; but the luster faded over time, ultimately leaving my impression of the bourbon as one which was merely acceptably approachable.
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- Raided Score: 82
- Publication: Breaking Bourbon
- Excerpt: All things considered, Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon is worth a purchase to try it out. Whether or not you purchase it a second time will come down to your own personal preference.
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: The Bourbon Culture
- Excerpt: After tasting this, I would gladly put my seal of approval on this bottle and recommend it to friends and family.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Honestly, not only is this complex, delicious and well blended, it performs incredibly well, and provides a rich, desserty profile that's unreal for a bourbon this age. Put down the EH Taylor Small batch and pick this up instead.
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- Raided Score: 84
- Publication: The Bourbon Bard
- Excerpt: It’s well rounded with interesting flavors. What it’s missing is the age and complexity of its older brothers.
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Intro:
Distilled by MGP and blended / bottled by Aaron Chepenik at Nevada Distilling Company, Smoke Wagon's bourbon has recently reached quite a bit of hobbyist acclaim. This is their small batch release, bottled at 46.25% ABV and sold in various markets in the USA.
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Nose:
Spicy cinnamon, nutmeg, praline, brown sugar and a bit of spice. Lovely and complex, with just a hint of youth peeking out. Rich and complex on the nose.
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Taste:
Sweet on the palate. A bit of youth, but nothing much. Melon, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. On the savory, sweet side of bourbon, leaning heavy into brown sugar and brown butter.
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Finish:
Long finish. Rich honey, cinnamon, praline and nutmeg. Spicy, savory, sweet and rich on the dessert notes.
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Overall:
Honestly, not only is this complex, delicious and well blended, it performs incredibly well, and provides a rich, desserty profile that's unreal for a bourbon this age. Put down the EH Taylor Small batch and pick this up instead.
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Score:
6
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