Reviews

In a recent tasting, whiskey experts Mike and Matt, from bourbonveach.com, sat down with a bottle of Jackson Purchase Full Proof Bourbon after receiving it at the distillery’s bottle release event and here’s what they had to say.

This robust bourbon delivers rich and nuanced layers from start to finish. On the nose, both tasters picked up inviting aromas of vanilla, oak, and baking spices, with hints of citrus, dates, and pine.

The palate brings forward classic bourbon flavors—vanilla, orange zest, and cinnamon—with the addition of dried fruit and spice when paired with accompaniments like cranberry and pecan. Oak and pepper notes continue to emerge, balancing sweetness with spice.

The finish is medium-long and memorable: lingering oak, spice, and fruit notes that shift depending on what you taste it with, from dry and peppery to fruity and caramel-tinged.

Mike and Matt both found this Full Proof Bourbon to be complex and satisfying, with a profile that pairs especially well with a rich cigar—making it a standout expression from Jackson Purchase Distillery.