This Is No Pipe Dream, This Is A Solid Whiskey!

My first ever sip of Redwood Empire Whiskey is the new release Pipe Dream.  While I have seen a variety of these whiskeys on the shelf over the years but hadn’t pulled the trigger.  With that in mind let’s dive into this whiskey!

Just the facts:

Proof: 116.8

Age: Undisclosed

Mash bill: 74% corn, 20% rye, 4.5 malted barley, 1.5 wheat 

Style: Bourbon

Jake’s tasting notes: Pipe Dream

Nose: Letting it air out gave me milk chocolate, cherry pop tart flavoring, and a hint of citrus.

Palate: This is a super easy drink at 116.8 proof.  The milk chocolate rings true from the nose, followed by some tannic notes from the barrel that are well balanced. Coming back for a third sip it really attacks the side of my palate with a drink sensation that lends to more woody notes. 

Finish: the finish is medium to long.  The tannic notes really stay true. 

Closing Thoughts:

This is a super easy drinker, I would have never guess this was barrel proof.  If you are a fan of milk chocolate notes in your bourbon this would be a good pick up. 

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