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Bourbons with an Anise Profile

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

Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace

...f brown sugar and spice that give way to oak, toffee, dark fruit, and anise. This whiskey finishes long and smooth with serious depth....

WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye
WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye

...NOSE: Allspice, orange peel, anise, oak, char, and caramel. PALATE: Sweet; hints of caramel and van...

Double Eagle Very Rare
Double Eagle Very Rare

...moked oak, and dates, followed by a long, complex finish of cinnamon, anise, and oak....

Lock Stock & Barrel 21 Year Straight Rye Whiskey
Lock Stock & Barrel 21 Year Straight Rye Whiskey

...ith luxurious viscosity, treacle, caramel, coconut, cocoa, cinnamon, anise. Finish: Long voluptuous finish, leather, oak, slightly smoky, r...

Redemption Bourbon
Redemption Bourbon

...as. PALATE: Toffee, kola nut, and baking spice dominate with nuanced anise and black pepper. FINISH: Smooth with a sweet and spicy balance...

Sazerac Rye
Sazerac Rye

...Aromas of clove, vanilla, anise and pepper. Subtle notes of candied spices and citrus. The big f...

Barrell Bourbon Batch 33
Barrell Bourbon Batch 33

...racter is dialed up slightly, exhibiting cocoa powder, allspice, star anise, and juniper. Finish: A burst of heat rides a wave of mineral...

Hotel Tango Reserve Bourbon
Hotel Tango Reserve Bourbon

...ng Reserve Bourbon Series, A well-balanced bourbon with hints of oak, anise, clove, cereal, and rye....

Nulu Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey
Nulu Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey

...On the palate: Citrus peel, Semi-sweet chocolate, Black pepper, light anise. This moves to a smokey and waxy finish. It's a soft finish that...

Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye
Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye

...nd spice-driven, with peripheral black pepper and unpinnings of green anisette and crisp mint....

High West Double Rye
High West Double Rye

...mon and mint, gradually sweetening through the finish, with a hint of anise....

Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon
Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon

...and macadamia nut. FINISH: Long and delicately drying with a hint of anise....

Bone Snapper Rye Whiskey
Bone Snapper Rye Whiskey

...ad, and leather. Spice from the rye is present up front with notes of anise and more subtle spices of orange peel and marmalade. This whisky...

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac 2020
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac 2020

...e: Floral notes, apricots, with cherries and cream. Palate: Cinnamon, anise, and honey. Finish: Long finish of black pepper, floral notes, a...

Stellum Rye
Stellum Rye

...t mint and licorice note bring further depth to the aroma. Palate: Aniseed, cardamom, and coriander wake up your palate with an intense s...

Barrell Bourbon New Year 2023
Barrell Bourbon New Year 2023

...bly strong here and joined by fellow oak spices nutmeg, cardamom, and aniseed. The oak is well balanced by herbaceous rye notes, along with ...

Old Forester Rye
Old Forester Rye

...peppercorn introduce a loyal and dry finish which ignites with pine, anise, and bright lemon zest....

Sazerac Rye 18 Year-Old (2021)
Sazerac Rye 18 Year-Old (2021)

...Tasting comment: Nose: Bright apples & herbs. Palate: Anise & maple syrup. Finish: Complex finish of cocoa, coffee, and date...

Eagle Rare 17 Year-Old (2021)
Eagle Rare 17 Year-Old (2021)

...ose: Cherry compote and salted caramel. Palate: Ripe cherry, oak, and anise. Finish: A long finish of black pepper and spearmint. ...

Redemption Rye
Redemption Rye

...NOSE: Big and spicy, toasted oak, vegetal notes, allspice, and anise. PALATE: Beautiful rye spice with light floral and citrus notes...

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