Which batch do you have, this is batch 2. I tried batch 1 at a bar and remember it being distinctly better. The oak is definitely there but in a bitter tannic form. It's not bad, but it damn sure ain't worth secondary price.
I gave Balcones a few tries and finally threw in the towel. Maybe they made some good juice when Chip Tate was still running things there, but the stuff they're putting out these days just doesn't cut it.
2018 Cask Stength Blue Corn and Rye are much better than Baby Blue. 121 and 126.6 proofs respectively. None of it’s great but may have to revisit those.
We used to soak cherries in 151 like poors and eat them like candy, yum.
Your 151 experience reminds me of when I was a teenager, we'd add 151 to our Icee. Icee is a southern brand of frozen slushy. Whiskey can be an acquired taste. It takes a quite a few to get past the burn of the alcohol, then you start actually getting and tasting the different flavors. It's amazing how some people can taste certain qualities and others can't. I like bourbon. Never liked tequila, but I found Adictivo and I think it's awesome.
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