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 When reviewing/rating bourbons we take the following into effect:

Nose: Simply put, the smell of the bourbon. Nosing allows one to detect the different aromas a particular bourbon gives off. It is important to nose with an open mouth to avoid burning your nose. I recommend going in multiple times.

Taste: This is the initial arrival of the bourbon on the palate to the point right before you swallow. You want to work the bourbon around the complete surface of the mouth to ensure you are picking up all of the flavors

Finish: The after taste or the flavor the bourbon leaves behind after you taste it. Is it dry? Does it linger? Higher quality bourbons tend to finish better.

Every bourbon that was reviewed was served neat, at room temperature in a glencairn glass