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For
two consecutive years, in the Holiday issues of Tastings, from the Beverage Testing
Institute, Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon Whiskey
(8 years old, 88 proof), was awarded a 90 Rating, one
of the highest ratings given. Reviews for 2001 and 2002 have
again garnered the rating of "Exceptional."
In
fact, Corner Creek was the only Bourbon priced well below $30
to receive a score of 90 or above. Most of the top Bourbons were
$40 and higher, even up to $150. Corner Creek, however, is priced
in the mid-twenty-dollar range, making it an incredible value.
Here
is what the Beverage Testing Institute said about Corner
Creek:
"Deep
amber hue. Hedonistic sweet wood, smoke and charred barrel aromas.
A very smooth attack leads to a medium-bodied palate. Refined,
supple, flavorful finish. Rounded and elegant, this is a very
refined style."
In
a separate tasting, Robert Plotkin, nationally syndicated
columnist, Bar Media wrote:
"Whether
you're talking about a Rolls Royce or Bruno Magli shoes, there
is something singularly captivating about a handmade product.
Particularly in today's marketplace where robotics and microchips
reign supreme, a handmade, skillfully crafted product is something
to hold in esteem."
"One
such product is Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon, an eight-year-old,
88 proof, handcrafted bourbon made at the Corner Creek Distillery
in Bardstown, Kentucky. Spirits enthusiasts across the board
will appreciate Corner Creek's sheer elegance. It is masterfully
constructed with a flawlessly smooth body and complex, pleasing
palate. Its nose is loaded with intriguing nuances and the finish
is long and warming."
"Produced
in limited quantity, Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon is an unqualified
masterpiece. If
you can find it, grab it."
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