Bourbon Review #33: Manatawny american whiskey 52.5

Manatawny -  Unkown - American Whiskey- Unknown - Sample - $50 (Guess) - 52.5%


I know next to nothing about this whiskey.  It is american so probably refill bourbon barrels or a funky mashbill.  

Color - Amber

Nose - Marshmallow, corn, caramel, vanilla ice cream, faintest hint of red fruit

Taste - Cherry, apples, vanilla

Mouthfeel - Medium - oily

Finish - A bit hot - Toffee, fresh apples, cherry, baking spices

Finish Length - Medium

Overall - 4/7 - This is an interesting whiskey to taste.  It is kind of a hot mess but is enjoyable.  It brings those red fruit notes that I love in bourbon but the heat on this is distracting. The nose is all vanilla but then it is not carried through to the palate.  This is enjoyable.  The distillery shows enough potential to go back to, this isn't craft "smooth" whiskey.  I would try another one from them and see if they can bring more balance and flow to their whisky.  

Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

7 Best in Show

6 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

5 Worth picking up a bottle at MSRP

4 I might order at a bar

3 I would drink it happily if offered

2 Whiskey on the rocks

1 Flawed/astringent - I won't be drinking it again