Whiskey Wednesday

Today’s Whiskey Wednesday is Horse Soldier Reserve Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey ~gifted to me by my sweet & kind whiskey lover friend from Southern California.  According to Horse Soldier's website, this reserve edition is “extraordinarily complex with notes of butterscotch, oak, and stone fruits. This barrel strength “wheated” bourbon is made from small batches of meticulously blended mature bourbon and non-chill filtered to provide a full-bodied and decadent finish.”

Back stories in the world of spirits always make them a little bit more interesting. American Freedom Distillery, located in St. Petersberg, Florida is a group of ex-Special Forces veterans, noted both in recent military history and the movie “12 Strong” for being among the first on the ground in Afghanistan post-9/11. They turned their collective skills learned during military service into the foundations of what they hoped would be a successful distillery operation. The mission statement and inspiration for the distillery is “Legendary men, legendary spirits.” It is an ode to their fellow service men and women, as well as a dedication to their current craft.

"As you might gather, the name of the bourbon, Horse Soldier is a referral to those Green Berets that entered Afghanistan shortly after 9/11 via horseback on a daring mission. These brave men are honored today by the America’s Response Monument at Ground Zero. Nicknamed the Horse Soldiers, these same men make the bottle in your hand with the image of this statue.” On the front of the bottle is a metal plate with an engraved image of the statue found at the monument, making it unmistakable.” ~ The Whiskey Wash

I learned a big lesson with this whiskey. Always look at the proof! This one is 124 and you feel it right off the bat .😚 It’s a little much for me neat, but so much better when I added ice and a bit of water. Plus, what a great story behind it! Cheers 🥃

Notes from The Whiskey Wash:

Nose: Boozy up front, brown sugar, with a hint of toasted oak.

Palate: Rich, with a punchy baking spice to start, a bit of heat, finishing with subtle molasses flavors. The addition of a touch of water opens up the whiskey, giving it more depth, with dark fruit flavors emerging from the background.

Finish: Lingering

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