A Look at Bourbon: Kentucky Gentleman

With a few sherried whiskies under our belt, it would be nice to have a bit of a look at whiskies from across the 'pond', in the wonderful country that is the USA. As much as Scots are tied to their Scotch whiskies, Americans are fiercely proud of their Bourbon, and it has been the whiskey of choice for many an Americans (at the risk of sounding stereotypical though I must admit).

SGwhisky has had a few bourbons up on the site before, with a bit on bourbon, its heritage and how its made, but it has been a while, so it is high time to get back on the Bourbon saddle and try a few new ones.

This week, SGwhisky had the chance to sample Kentucky Gentleman Bourbon, a more entry level bourbon made in Bardstown, Kentucky. A highly traditional company, it is a familiar face in the world of bourbon, and it would be a great idea to have a taste to see what it is all about!

Nose: Sweet, grassy, citrus and apple notes mingle with a nice rye sweetness. This is interesting and is really fresh! (21)

Taste/Palate: Sweet, spicy with the rye sweetness and a nice oakiness. Hints of apple but it is certainly the rye I taste (Or am I just unfamiliar with what rye tastes like and I'm mistaking it!) (20)

Finish: A little oakiness in an otherwise short and light finish (18)

Overall: I do think this is a decent bourbon and I think it would be good to give it a shot, however I think I do prefer Blanton's. (20) 79/100

Found at: Drinks Fellas

Note: I am no expert in Bourbon so I would appreciate it if anyone has any comments on this drink, and any mistakes I may have in identifying flavour markers in a bourbon.