I’d like to thank the folks at Whiskey Jypsi and their PR team for providing this sample with no strings attached.
My friends, I am going on vacation. And you can’t imagine how excited I am to get two weeks with just my wife and myself—no guest dogs, no clients, nothing. Just the RV and the open road. Oh, and a football game. My beloved Golden Gophers are playing at Cal on our wedding anniversary, so I had to get us tickets since we’ll be in the right part of the state for at least part of the trip.
And yes, my wife is a fan as well. I’ve been married a long time and have already learned the lesson of not dragging her to something she wouldn’t enjoy on our anniversary. Just in case anyone was worried for my safety.
Whiskey Jypsi is a… you know what? I’m writing the next three weeks of these posts tonight. Let’s let the PR people handle the description on this one. Why let their hard work go to waste?
Whiskey Jypsi Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon - Born from the collaboration between country music icon Eric Church and entrepreneur Raj Alva, Tribute Whiskey reflects the spirit of adventure and freedom at the heart of the “JYPSI Spirit”, the idea that we’re all born beautifully wild. Designed with creativity and quality in mind, Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon is crafted from rare, heirloom grains, including reclaimed Cherokee White Corn from small family farms. Distilled under the guidance of master distiller Ari Sussman, it’s aged a minimum of four years in new charred American oak, then re-barreled for 3–6 months to extract maximum flavor. Bottled at 86-proof, the result is a smooth, complex bourbon with rich vanilla and caramel notes, perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in a late-summer cocktail.
So there you go. That’s what I know about this one. I’m not usually a fan of “vanity brands” in the whiskey world. Sometimes they’re good, but most of the time they leave a lot to be desired. Let’s see if this one is just branding or if it actually tastes good.
Whiskey Jypsi Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon
Purchase Info: This sample was provided to me at no cost for review purposes. The Suggested Retail Price is $44.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Price per Drink (50 mL): $3.00
Details: 4-years-old. 43% ABV.
Nose: Vanilla, caramel, nutmeg, and oak.
Mouth: Spicy with notes of almond, vanilla, caramel, baking spice, and oak.
Finish: Medium in warmth and length. Herbal notes, vanilla, almond, and baking spice linger.
Thoughts: I found the nose very reminiscent of Evan Williams. The mouth was initially much hotter and spicier than I expected from the nose. Under the heat are fairly stereotypical bourbon notes. The finish adds an herbal note that was unexpected at first but melded into the whole after a few sips. All in all, I like the whiskey.
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