I’ve tried to get into bourbon several times over the years- landed on Buffalo Trace first. Tried Four Roses Small Batch after that… I didn’t really get it- both of them tasted “off” to me and left a weird after taste.
I was ready to write off bourbon all together as just not for me, until I tried OF 110. This shit is delicious. I think I finally get it. It’s like all the best parts of a camp fire, without the weird aftertaste. I think I’m hooked.
Anyone have any insight into what it was about the first two I might not have liked?
So an update. I picked up WT Rare Breed and I think it’s my new favorite. Higher proof. It seemed like it had more viscosity than the others. It’s hard for to pinpoint exactly what I’m tasting, but it’s tasty. Even just based off the nose I knew I was going to like it.
It’s different enough from the 1910 that I don’t mind having both.
The FR bottle I have has been relegated to cocktails. I’ll eventually try one of the other options like a commenter suggested, but there are so many other distillers and bottles to try, who knows when I’ll come back to it.
Next time I’m drinking I’m going to make a conscious effort to get my thoughts down and start doing novice-level reviews.