W.B. Saffell Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 80 Ratings Key

Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Campari America LLC ~ Wild Turkey Distillery

Additional Notes

Nose: Savory charred oak, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, and waves of fruit, cherries. Palate: A gorgeous oily mouthfeel. There is an initial caramel/vanilla sweetness and then the spice medicine cabinet reveals itself with a dash of black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and clove. Finish: Medium to long length with a grassy spicy heat, cigar (tobacco and wrapper), oak, and vanilla.

Details

Proof: 107

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 53.5%

Aged: A blend of 6, 8, 10, and 12 year old bourbons

Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley

Retail (MSRP): $49.99

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

90-100 Exceptional
80-89 Very Good
70-79 Average
60-69 Below Average
50-60 Drain Pour

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