A little background
According to the distillery, Wattie Boone was the first person to be documented producing bourbon in Kentucky. Preservation Distillery decided to honor this legacy by creating this single barrel whiskey which was distilled at an unknown distillery in Tennessee and aged for 7 years in Kentucky. Wattie Boone & Sons 7-Year American Whiskey is bottled at 94.7 proof and has a retail price of $75.
(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)
Color
Golden Honey
Nose
The nose is relatively light and simple, but it works. An initial dose of ethanol dissipates quickly, revealing vanilla candy, plenty of toasted grain, the slightest touch of oak char, and a few muted notes of dried citrus peel.
Palate
Consistent with the nose, the mouthfeel is somewhat thin and initially dominated by toasted grain. A soft spice develops on the tip of the tongue along with some baking spice, plenty of oak, and a few hints of powdered sugar sweetness.
Finish
The finish is medium-long with some soft rye spice transitioning from the palate and a more prominent honey sweetness. The same baking spices mingle with more toasted grain and some oak tannins, creating a relatively dry, bitter finish.
In closing
Wattie Boone & Sons 7-Year American Whiskey
94.7 Proof
The Good
- Interesting back story
- Simple but enjoyable nose
- Nicely balance of sweetness
The Bad
- Thin mouthfeel
- Lack of complexity
- Price point
