Olivia Taylor
Doc Swinson’s 5 Year Old Session Blend Straight Bourbon
Nose
Aromas coming from the Doc Swinson’s 5 Year Old Session Blend Straight Bourbon are of maraschino cherries, vanilla, apple, a touch of rye spice, and light grains.
Palate
This bourbon has sweet corn as the base flavor, accompanied by brown sugar and allspice. There are also spicy oak notes present.
Finish
The finish has an interesting mix of cinnamon, seasoned oak, walnut, and summer fruit, all lingering and beautifully complex.
Overall
This is a bourbon focused on approachability instead of reinventing the wheel. It follows MGP flavor profiles closely with no surprises. The price makes it a great value, making this an easy recommendation for anyone looking for an everyday sipper.
Classification: Blend of Straight Bourbons
Company: Distiller’s Way, LLC
Distillery: Sourced from MGP
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 90
Age: 5 Years
Mashbill: Blend of two mashbills:
60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Color: Gold
MSRP: $35 (2023)
I recently tried Doc Swinson’s 5 Year Old Session Blend Straight Bourbon and was impressed by the smooth and approachable flavors it had to offer. The nose had a nice mix of fruit and spice, while the palate offered a good balance of sweetness and spiciness. The finish was surprisingly complex, with different flavors lingering on the tongue. Overall, this bourbon is a great value for its price and I would definitely recommend it as an everyday sipper.
I have had the pleasure of trying Doc Swinson’s 5 Year Old Session Blend Straight Bourbon and I must say, it did not disappoint. The nose is full of sweet and fruity aromas, while the palate offers a delicious balance of sweetness, spice, and oak. The finish is long and complex, leaving a lasting impression. Overall, this bourbon is a great option for those looking for an affordable and approachable daily sipper. Highly recommended!