Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Sonoma Bourbon

Country: USA

Region: California

Type: Bourbon

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 46%

Score: 91 Points

Sonoma Bourbon. Photo ©2019, Mark Gillespie/CaskStrength Media.Need to prove to someone that Bourbon isn’t only made in Kentucky? Try this Bourbon from California’s Sonoma Distilling Company. The nose has notes of toffee, coffee beans, toasted caramel, and roasted almonds. The taste is well-rounded with toasted caramel, coffee beans, toffee, honey and a hint of vanilla. The finish is subtle, but long-lasting with a slightly astringent touch. Nice! (January, 2019)