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Bourbons with an Almond Profile

These are popular bourbons or other whiskeys with an almond profile. Whiskeys with aromas, palates, or finishes that feature almond.

Knobel Tennessee Whiskey
Knobel Tennessee Whiskey

...rts with sweet caramel and spicy orange aromas with hints of vanilla, almond, and oak. Warm flavors of sugar cookies, ginger, and fall spice...

Knobel Whiskey The Rickhouse Edition
Knobel Whiskey The Rickhouse Edition

...s, custardy, and fall desserts, with apple pie, toasty pie crust, and almond flavors appearing towards the end. It finishes with a hint of l...

Eagle Rare 10 Year Single Barrel
Eagle Rare 10 Year Single Barrel

...er and oak. The taste is bold, dry and delicate with notes of candied almonds and very rich cocoa. The finish is dry and lingering....

Boone County Small Batch Bourbon
Boone County Small Batch Bourbon

...opper, chestnut and caramel. Aroma: Light notes of aged oak, vanilla, almond, and sugar cookie. Flavor: An elegant roundness; with appropria...

W.L. Weller 12 Year
W.L. Weller 12 Year

...Aromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla. The mid-palate flavor is heav...

Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon

...sumes bold, rich aromas of tobacco, spice, leather, vanilla, blanched almonds, and toffee. The Armagnac cask finish lends fruity notes of fi...

Four Gate BRBN DownUnder
Four Gate BRBN DownUnder

...s, light red fruits, black pepper Taste: Oak, vanilla, sweet berries, almonds, black pepper Finish: Medium-long, vanilla, and light barrel t...

Jefferson's Reserve Twin Oak
Jefferson's Reserve Twin Oak

...u’ll find classic baking spices up front followed by notes of roasted almonds, sweet bell pepper, fresh wood, and a hint of apple. FINISH: T...

William Larue Weller (2020)
William Larue Weller (2020)

...ght toffee and pipe tobacco. The palate tastes of marshmallow, salted almonds, nougat, figs and dates. This whiskey finishes smooth, compose...

Ragged Branch Straight Rye
Ragged Branch Straight Rye

...n the nose. The flavor is surprisingly round with some sweet tobacco, almond, dried cherries, and raisins. ...

Nelson Brothers Sherry Cask Finish
Nelson Brothers Sherry Cask Finish

...Nose: Black cherry, almond, raisin, stone fruit, vanilla amaretto, vanilla bean. Palate: V...

Manifest Whiskey Project No. 3
Manifest Whiskey Project No. 3

...ed cherries on the palate. It finishes with classic rye spice and raw almonds....

Bardstown Bourbon West Virginia Great Barrel Company Blended Rye Whiskey
Bardstown Bourbon West Virginia Great Barrel Company Blended Rye Whiskey

...Almond, cinnamon, potpourri, and baked cherry circle traditional rye n...

Four Gate Rye DownUnder
Four Gate Rye DownUnder

...se: Nutty and fruity with citrus and black pepper. Taste: Cashews and almonds are followed by lemon zest, black pepper, and baking spices. F...

Ragged Branch Wheated Bourbon Bottled in Bond
Ragged Branch Wheated Bourbon Bottled in Bond

...l, and toasted pecans. The finish is sweet and buttery with a hint of almond, leaving a velvety feel on the tongue....

Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye 101
Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye 101

...e. The long, spice finish remained. It consisted of clove, rye spice, almond, oak, and tobacco leaf....

Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series
Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series

...urbon War showcases rich aromas of brown sugar, licorice, and toasted almond. Subtle notes of smoke and honey. It has a full palate of black...

Pinhook Bourbon Heist
Pinhook Bourbon Heist

...hese transition to a vibrant palate of butterscotch, toasted coconut, almond, and sassafras....

Castle & Key Small Batch Straight Bourbon (Batch 1)
Castle & Key Small Batch Straight Bourbon (Batch 1)

...e Fruit. Taste: Toffee, Bread Dough, Dates, Baking Spice, and Toasted Almonds. Finish: Cinnamon and Allspice....

Still Austin Cask Strength Monster Mash Bourbon
Still Austin Cask Strength Monster Mash Bourbon

...On the nose with hints of maple syrup, caramel candies, and coconut-almond candy bars. On the palate, look for impressions of pecan candie...

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