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Looks like I'm late again. :rolleyes:
I once again took a suggestion from a member for this months BOTM. I haven't tasted this one, so no comments from me this time around. :bigeyes: Yeah I know. Big sigh of relief. :lol:
Cheers to all, and happy posting about Old Ezra 101. Joe
Our own Josh gives his take.
http://sipology.wordpress.com/2011/0...-old-ezra-101/
This is one of my favorite "budget" Bourbons. I always have a bottle of this on hand.
It's a bit on the sweet side, but I like that. The 101 proof is a big plus over the 90 proof expression, IMO. Nothing challenging or complex about it, but it's a nice pour to just enjoy while sitting on the deck watching the dogs play or watching your favorite team on TV.
I must agree that I have never been disappointed with Old Ezra as a budget bourbon. It is a decent sipping bourbon much like ebo said.
Fine for mixing... not so much for drinking by itself.
I was well on my way to becoming a bourbon snob when I discovered the pleasures of the "lower shelf." I find a lot to like in AAA 10 YO, VOB, Charter 101, Fighting Cock, and Ezra 101.
The BOTM may not be Bookers or Blantons but I am always pleased to find some chocolate, vanilla, cloves, and citrus in Old Ezra 101. I also like the chewy texture. I am bunkering some against the day when the 7 YO goes to join the others in that great NAS in the sky. My wife likes it, too, so I don't even have to convince her that $13.69 is an reasonable expendure for the amount of pleasure it provices.
One of my favorite bourbons...at any price. The fact that it can be had for $15 is a bonus. I'll say it for the fortyeleventh time...Old Ezra is what WT 101 should be. Or, at least, was.
Ever since Evan Williams went NAS, I've always wondered if Ezra 101 isn't sort of the better route to take if you're looking for a HH budget bourbon.
I bought a bottle today to check it out, here are a few notes:
Nose: I expected heavy alcohol, but it's not really there. I get some floral honey, vanilla poundcake.
Palate: Very sweet, especially upfront. A full flavor, but sort of monochromatic. A little wood, maybe, but not much. The burn is there, but it's not offensive.
Finish: Pretty full. The hotness that I expected comes on a little, but it's not the burn you'd expect from a $16+ bottle of bourbon.
Conclusion: Hey, good stuff! I'd be happy to be sipping this around a fire camping, or on the rocks while I cook.
Good timing. I just opened a bottle of this the other day, before I read the thread. If this was more available I would ALWAYS have a bottle on hand. It is sweet, but with much more character that WT101 or OGDBIB.