Old Forester Statesman

Intro:  From OF website:

Inspired by the dynamic characters in the film,”Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” Old Forester Statesman offers bold flavor blended to a smooth 95 proof from hand-selected casks of our famed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky from the warmest places in the warehouse. Because true character is only revealed after a little heat, the Statesman product offers an exceptional balance of heat and spice.

Review:

The Rub...

Old barn, vanilla...  shit...thats from the wife making me drag her tobacco sticks out of the garage then cleaning my hands with her fancy soap...EFFF!

Ok, here we go....barn, oak char, sweetness of the bourbon and the familiar OF notes.  

The Nose...

Lots of fumes.  It's strong, especially for a 95 proof bourbon.  Let's let it sit for a bit and come back to it.

Ok...5 minutes later.  Still strong, sweet smelling and now has a fly in it...grrreeeaat!

The Taste...

First sip...lip burn, tongue burn.  Holding it longer...more tongue burn.  Mmmmm...  It reminds me of chocolate and campfire, like a smore.  Not like the smoke from a campfire but just that touch of campfire when you eat the smore.  Second sip...roof of the mouth burning now...oh that sucked.  Same flavor though, not bad at all.  I kind of wish it was a bit sweeter to be honest.  The finish is ok.  Doesn't last that long but I wish it had a sweater note to it.  It's warm in the chest.  Third sip...roof of the mouth and tongue burn!  Oh jesus, its hot.  Some bourbons don't burn all the time like this.  Shew this shit is hot.  It's an eye clinch.  

Is it worth $?

I think we can get this for around $43 on base.  I don't know if I would buy it except to have in the collection.  Not a daily drinker.  It is ok as far as a bourbon, not as bad as others have said but not as good as say the 1920 or Birthday Bourbon.