
REVIEW:
Traverse City Whiskey Co. Straight Bourbon is very oak-forward. There were vanilla, toasted bread, and cinnamon aromas, but oak was the dominant smell. For a 3-year-old bourbon, it has mature flavors.
After letting it dance around a little in the glass, the first sip revealed notes of honey, and apricot, with a bit of orange zest and, of course, oak. I continue to mention oak because people may be put off, but do not let that deter you from trying this bourbon.
The heat was manageable for such a young bourbon. Cinnamon, toast, and licorice flavors finished the pour, which lasted a little longer than needed. It was all right, just longer than expected.
A solid bourbon, and with a bit of age, this could be an everyday sipper.
This whiskey receives 3/5 Barrels.
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