09-20-2022, 10:25 AM
Grabbed a bottle of batch 5 of Castle and Key Small Batch this past weekend. I had it in the queue to open once I had space for the bottle, but I was being given some crap by people who said their small batch was gross, so I decided to open it last night instead. I was really pleased with it, especially for a 4-5 year bourbon. To my taste buds: Honey and sweetness upfront, some nuttiness (almond/pecan, not peanut which I don't like in bourbon), and finishes with caramel and a bit of cherry.
I've gotten clarification since that people disliked the first couple of batches. I haven't seen anything about batch 5 elsewhere, but in my opinion worth the grab. I know the price point is probably a turn-off for many (I paid $47 for my bottle out here in Colorado) for a younger bourbon, but it's in line with craft whiskey prices these days and beats the $60-70 I've also seen for similar age statements from other craft distillers.
I've gotten clarification since that people disliked the first couple of batches. I haven't seen anything about batch 5 elsewhere, but in my opinion worth the grab. I know the price point is probably a turn-off for many (I paid $47 for my bottle out here in Colorado) for a younger bourbon, but it's in line with craft whiskey prices these days and beats the $60-70 I've also seen for similar age statements from other craft distillers.
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