Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered

BourbonReviewsAmerican WhiskeySmoke WagonMGP

Nov 10

Written By David Levine

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered

MGP, Nevada H+C Distilling

56.85% ABV/113.72 Proof

NAS

Eye: Orange/copper. Very thin rim and syrupy droplet legs.

Nose: Vanilla and a hint of caramel. Corn followed by a strong burn. Candied cherries, like from a fruitcake. Caramel gets stronger after a few minutes.

Palate: Alcohol-soaked cherries, fresh and candied. Oak woodiness, a nice spice that hangs around. Cherries still the star after a few minutes. Mouthfeel is light but coating.

Finish: Finish keeps the stone fruit party going with a pleasant lingering heat. Air opens up the bourbon characteristics.

Overall: A great cherry-forward bourbon. A bit one-note but it’s a note I like so I’m ok with it.

Rating: 7.0

10 | Insurpassable | Nothing Else Comes Close (Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel)

9 | Incredible | Extraordinary (GTS, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B518 and B520)

8 | Excellent | Exceptional (12+YO MGP Bourbon, Highland Park Single Barrels)

7 | Great | Well above average (Blanton’s Original, Old Weller Antique, Booker’s)

6 | Very Good | Better than average (Four Roses Small Batch Select, Knob Creek 14+ YO Picks)

5 | Good | Good, solid, ordinary (Elijah Craig Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, Old Grand-Dad Bottled-in-Bond)

4 | Sub-par | Many things I’d rather have (A.D. Laws Four Grain, Compass Box “Oak Cross”)

3 | Bad | Flawed (Iron Smoke Bourbon, Balcones)

2 | Poor | Forced myself to drink it (Buckshee Bourbon and Rye)