Yellow Rose Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

"Really high grade corn whiskey, even if they do call it, outlawishly, Bourbon."
94 points, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020

New from Texas are two whiskeys - a rye and this 100% Texas yellow corn Bourbon, entirely aged in Houston. The 15-20 degree temperature swings in the region give the spirits unique characteristics with an angel's share around 15% annually.

Tasting note: [2018 batch] Deep topaz. Very corn heavy on the nose; corn chips, corn bread, a little furniture polish… also vaguely green and vegetal. On the palate it's oilier and sweeter than the aromas suggest; there's good weight with vanilla and charry oak plus a little lick of spice. Satisfying - in spite of a few off notes. 46% Alc.Vol.

Other reviews... Small barrel whiskey, 100% corn. Rich, sweet, oaky nose with—at first—notes of peppermint and Rice Krispies treats; nose collapses and becomes sharp, woody, burnt. Fiery mouth, smoky notes, dry wood, and hot mint are overwhelming and somewhat astringent. Finish lingers much longer than would be pleasant; hot and tingly, with a redeeming core of corn. Tastes like it was pushed, hard, to be done.
78 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Lew Bryson (Fall 2013)