Review #: 313
Description: Kentucky Colonel
Spirit: Bourbon
Background: This sample is from a bottle of Kentucky Colonel back from 1990. Distilled by National Distillers, I believe this is my first taste from them. I did not see the bottle, but I believe they had an age statement of 4 years and is bottled at 80 proof.
Distillery – National Distillers
Bottler – National Distillers
Brand – Kentucky Colonel
Selection – N/A
ABV – 40%
Age – 4 Years
Nose – Light but distinct, butterscotch, peanuts, black tea, tiny bit of raw apple
Taste – Red apple, black tea, sweetness is very restrained
Finish – Black tea, peanuts, black pepper, barrel char
Score: 5
Would I buy a bottle? I’m not sure what current price would be but probably not
Thoughts: I was a little disappointed because I feel like everything I hear about dusty ND is the mouthfeel is so great, even at low proof. While the nose was great and the taste and finish showed more complexity than just straight sweet bourbon, it was a little thin. Perfectly drinkable and nothing bad, but nothing mind blowing. Happy to be able to taste but I’m sure auction prices push this well past the point of being reasonable with the options available on the shelves today.