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Originally posted by The Reaper
RL Where does the 14 y/o Black Maple Hill stack up with the others, in your opinion?
I see that the article stated that overaging added tannic acids and bitterness to the whiskey, BTW.
Sounds like a nice tour could be built around distillery visits.
TR
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It is in the same league with the Blanton's and Booker's, and perhaps better depending on your preferences. I think it may be a little smoother, but it has this very interesting sweet taste that may not appeal to everyone. I guess 14 years was not enough time to make it bitter!
I think the Black Maple Hill probably would appeal to Southern gentlemen, as it reminds me a little of a mint julep without the mint, or of that super sweet iced tea that you people drink. LOL It's not really that sweet, of course, but for bourbon it is incredibly sweet. Or at least this barrel is.
I never have cut Booker's down to the same proof as Blanton's. Perhaps I need to do that to see whether I still like the Blanton's better.
I have never been on a liquor distillery tour, but I intend to get to Kentucky for that and the Derby before I die.