Review #224: Journeyman Distillery Corsets, Whips and Whiskey Batch 43
Review #224: Journeyman Distillery Corsets, Whips and Whiskey Batch 43 MASH BILL: 100% wheat AGE: NAS PROOF: 117 COST: $40 for 750mL bottle Journeyman Distillery started distilling in Three Oaks, Michigan at the historic Featherbone Factory where corsets and buggy whips were manufactured. This whiskey gets its name from the fact that the factory had the corsets and whips and they added the essential ingredient to make it a great party. This is a 100% wheat whiskey using local organic Red Winter Wheat served up at cask strength. Let’s dive in! This is bottle 471 of 666 from batch 43. Reviewed neat in a Glencairn. APPEARANCE: Orangey auburn color (1.4), fat, slow, oily legs.. NOSE: Very sweet nose with some earthy spice undertones. Butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, and orange citrus lead off. Nutmeg and clove provide a nice spice. Dried oak is ever present while notes of barrel char dance around. I do get a light astringent note with a strong inhale, but it doesn’t burn my...
