A bonus is just that – something you didn’t plan for or expect. And when that bonus is a completely unknown yet quite decent bourbon? Bring it on!
None of us were familiar with “Grass Widow” – including our host – who received it as a gift from Corktown, Detroit! Turns out this bourbon comes from Two James Spirits, and is described as:
An homage to a pre-prohibition Detroit brand, Grass Widow Bourbon contains a high-rye mash bill and is then finished in Madeira casks to give it a long finish.
Truly a Wine-drinker’s bourbon.
As it was a ‘bonus’, we didn’t do a structured tasting, however, overall we found it to be a good, fun, bourbon!
On the nose, there was a freshness, clearly grain yet with a sweet grassy element – perhaps we were influenced by the name! On the palate, we found it just a great example of an enjoyable bourbon, with a nice herbaceous element that we enjoyed! As for the finish? Whilst not long and lingering, it was a warm comforting close with a hint of fresh tobacco leaves.
Two James Spirit’s official tasting notes:
- Nose: Red Apple, Dried Orange, Praline
- Palate: Apple, Walnut, Salted Brown Butter, Caramel, Peppermint
- Finish: Leather, Pipe Tobacco, Orange Peel
Would we agree? Overall yes! Whilst we didn’t specifically note the citrus, we were more focused on just enjoying how what was in the glass supported convivial conversation. I could also see it making a great base for a quality whisky cocktail.
We tasted it after a delightfulful Whisky Ladies of Mumbai evening featuring two whiskies from Germany and a third from Japan!
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