David James Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Description

NOSE: Very short | Sweet tobacco | Peanut M&M’s | Beef jerky

TASTE: Dark chocolate-covered cherries

FINISH: Sweet | Warm & long | Baseball peanuts and walnuts

SHARE WITH: A BBQ – these flavors would pair really well with the smoke and meat of a cookout.

WORTH THE PRICE: Because this is a craft whiskey, the price range I was able to find is all over the map. I think that at the bottom of the range that it is worth the price.

BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: If you have ready access to this one, I’d try it at a bar first because of the price point. If you’re unlikely to see more than one in the wild, pull the trigger if the cost suits your normal budget.

OVERALL: When I get a sample to review, I usually don’t read the brand’s tasting notes until I’ve sampled the product at least once. After my initial tasting, I was surprised by how aligned David James’ and my own notes were – maybe the most I’ve agreed with anyone at any tasting, outside of Four Roses tasting like Juicy Fruit. On my second tasting, I wasn’t able to pick up anything new or novel, but I think it’s okay to be a one-trick pony if your one trick is good enough.

Overall this was a really pleasant sipper for me and I went through the sample quicker than I would have liked. Both the nose and the palate are much softer than the proof would suggest, with virtually no burn on either.

From Bourbon Banter