Clyde May’s Special Reserve Alabama Style Whiskey

Description

Aroma

Dominant notes: The initial aroma leans towards sweet and inviting with hints of caramelized orchard fruits like apples and pears, alongside citrusy orange blossom water. Some reviewers also detect a warm, earthy character with notes of baking spices like cloves and a touch of chocolate.

Subtle notes: Depending on your palate, you might pick up on subtle hints of decay, sulfur, or even a slight meatiness. These notes add complexity to the aroma but are not overpowering.

Palate

First impression: The initial taste is rich, creamy, and full-bodied. Butter, toffee, and peanut brittle sweetness take center stage, followed by stewed apples, pears, and baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Secondary notes: Hints of molasses and spiced nuts add further depth to the flavor profile.

Overall taste profile: The overall taste experience evokes holiday traditions of baked apples, eggnog, and fruitcake.

Finish

Lingering notes: The finish of this whiskey is long and smooth, leaving a lingering impression of apple pie, which fades into pressed cider and a touch of leather. The apple flavor is the most distinctive characteristic of this whiskey and sets it apart from other American whiskies.