The Details
Tasting Notes
Introduction:
Union Horse Distilling wasn’t ever on my radar until it was recommended to me at a local liquor store. Didn’t really feel like spending $70 on a rye, so the employee recommended Union Horse Reunion Rye, and for the price I purchased the Four Grain as well. It is a fun whiskey for sure, and am glad I obtained it. A great, unique addition to my collection!
Color:
Apprehensive Auburn
Nose:
Very grainy to start: specifically, barely that heavily stands out, with a hint of wheat in the background. A few sniffs later, vanilla almond stands out with some sharp corn.
Palate:
It’s funny how this is one of the few whiskeys I’ve rated thus far where the nose is almost identical to the palate. Initially a little sharp with strong barley notes. A second and third sip produces the wheat flavors, finishing with a sweet almond vanilla. Starts buttery, then ends drier with a slight peppery finish from the rye. Their website states cinnamon flavor, and I can’t disagree with that end spice note.
Conclusion:
For $35, this is a really good whiskey. And don’t forget, my ratings are price agnostic. I’ve only had a few four grains (Eh Taylor, laws, Penelope), and they all seem to be uniquely similar. Unique to other whiskeys and bourbons I generally drink, yet similar to each other with the high barley/grainy smell and taste. It’s rarely my go to for sipping nor to impress friends (although I did impress one whom recognized the label), but I enjoy having it for the diversity. I still have their rye sitting on my shelf waiting to get reviewed, and look forward to having the opportunity to buy more from one of Kansas’s best distilleries.
Try this if you like:
Any other four grain! They’re all unique in their own way, I’ve personally have been enjoying Penelope Four Grain, but it is hot at 116 proof.