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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Blade & Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Jay,
Solid
Jeff,
Great smooth bourbon with a slight spice of coriander. For the price this one is under rated by far.
George,
ok
Bob,
Wonderful, even better on the rocks. Full of strawberry and raspberry, with a hint of chocolate
Barry,
Very smooth.
Stephen,
Sweet toasted cereal
91 proof
4 yr
Aaron,
This was quite enjoyable...just a tad on the sweet side for my tastes. Nose of red fruits, apple pie, touch of caramel. Flavor brought more sweet fruitiness, oak, cherry, and a spice in the back of the mouth that lingers. Solid.
Jack,
Love it, one I always have in the cabinet.
guest,
Very sweet and not bold. Vanilla and lavender. Not overwhelming
Doug,
Very cool story/history!
Justin,
A little young, but mellows nicely with some ice
Jonathan,
It has a good flavor but I find it lacks the more woody flavor I enjoy. The alcohol burn is there but mild enough I can still enjoy it.
guest,
Caramel apricots with other fruit and minimum oak
Mr,
Top 3 pick for me. Great flavor, very smooth, little to no burn.
James,
Love the bottle & key! Lol. Smooth bourbon - price point might be a touch high but nice sipping beverage
Erik,
All around solid whiskey for the money, carmel, corn, light fruit notes and oak. Usually what I pour for someone when introducing them to bourbon that they're not mixing with coke.
Linda,
Very smooth with definite caramel coming through. This was recommended by a small store owner as one of his favorite. Definitely agree.
Ron,
Very good neat, good flavor profile and nose, I recommend
David,
Very good bottle. Key is a nice added touch, decided to hang it on my infinity decanter.
Shaeli,
Super smooth, easy sipper! Caramel comes through nicely, very little vapor burn.
Keenan,
Daily Drinker
Judy,
smooth, fantastic, next level home bourbon
Tony,
Fruity, sweetness on the nose! I like the mouth feel it was smooth and easy to drink. I tasted cherries, caramel and spice.
Mark,
When I was in Bardstown KY to tour distilleries, I had a flight of 5 near-top-shelf bourbons at a local restaurant, and Blade & Bow was my favorite. When I opened my first bottle at home, I was disappointed, as it seemed thin and bland. After the neck pour and some air, though, it came alive, with a lot of caramel and spice. Then I preferred it in a blind tasting with Russell's Reserve 10-year and Heaven's Door, both of which I like a lot, so it does show well in comparisons.
Chris,
Just not that good, especially at that price point.
Michael,
Made it to my personal top ten (ready buyable) alongside Eagle Rare, Angels Envy, EHT, Blantons and others. Nice flavor
Daniel,
Superb flavor
Shawn,
Nice caramel nose with a hint of fruit on the nose. Smooth on the tongue with notes of yumminess! Mature finish that left you reaching for the bottle for another pour.
Tom,
Great Bourbon.
Stephen,
nose of ripe banana with a cool finish in the mouth that was really delicious. Came in first by a hair in my blind tasting (heavens door, woodenville, blade and bow, michter's)
guest,
Top pick in a blind bourbon tasting (8 varieties).
Vanilla and caramel notes on the nose. Slightly sweet charred caramel body with a smooth slightly weak finish.
Definitely, a must have for the home bar.
Robert,
Decent, not spectacular.
Chris,
It's like a poor man's Weller Special Reserve. Its complex and tasty. Will not disappoint unless your were nursed on Weller.
Michael,
Very nice. Strong hints of vanilla and caramel with a spicy, sharp finish. Best over ice to cool off that sharpness at the end.
Erik,
Ah the power of marketing, not a bad bottle of whiskey, but overpriced. They claim that due to the solera aging there is 23+ year old Stitzel-Weller whiskey in every bottle, but not even the ghost of William Larue Weller could tell you if that was true or not. A decent buy at $40~45, walk away otherwise.
Terrence,
Very good bourbon stout not too strong great with Mexican cola.
Stephen,
Not a fan. My bottle tasted musty and had a off putting finish. I am using the remainder for cooking, not for consumption.
William,
beautiful smooth refined flavour
Dan,
Fire hot but add ice and it is delicious
Allen,
Excellent Bourbon, smooth, little spice on the back end. Well worth the price.
Dan,
Great tasting whiskey! SMOOTH...
Also went well in a Mule
Peter,
Fruity nose and strong finish. Loved this!
Blake,
Nose: woody, approachable
Taste: dry wood, bold flavor combinations with a smooth finish
Finish: medium to long, dry, smooth finish
John,
I really like this. My profile except I could handle a bit more booze kick.
Sean,
Not quite as smooth as I hoped. Bit of an alcohol burn. And was looking for a little more sweetness to it.
Sami,
Delicious! It has a strong brown sugar and caramel nose with a great finish!
Brandon,
This bourbon is a tease. It has the name and pedigree, which is what convinced me to give it a try. It's fine. It seems has a nice start, but a disappointing finish. It's smooth enough, but not exceedingly so; it has the hints of brown sugar, which is nice, but not much else; and a nice kiss of oak. It will not disappoint anyone, but for something that leans on the Weller name, it's just not remarkable enough to separate from the pack.
Chip,
Smooth and great taste
Robert,
An enjoyable bourbon, good though not spectacular.
Keith,
Really smooth, with a sweet finish. One of my favorites.
Nick,
Diageo had been sitting on the last bourbons distilled by Stitzel-Weller for years and finally decided to make something of the love and lore of the heritage distillery. Opting for the solera method of aging, likely to capitalize as much as possible on the Stitzel-Weller name, Diageo launched the Blade & Bow straight bourbon whiskey on Derby Day in 2015. I was drawn in as much by legend as by the beautiful bottle and dark, rich bourbon inside it, and never having tried a solera aged bourbon decided to pick up a bottle.
The nose doesn't have the caramel or vanilla that I prefer in bourbon, but it has light and airy notes of toasted oak, peaches, and chocolate, and is enjoyable all the same. The mouthfeel is oily but not quite enough to be rich. The palate is sweet with earthy notes that I cannot place. Further sips bring apricot and a hint of baking spice. The finish is on the long side of medium and is warm with toasted bread and faint apple. I know enough to know this is good bourbon, but the flavor profile does not necessarily fit my taste. I am interested to see how some ice opens it up a bit and might make this something I use in a cocktail, but I don't see myself sipping it. Or spending another $50 when this bottle runs dry. There are better bourbons for the price.
Jason,
Seeeter than I expected. Kinda nice. Take it neat or with a drop of water.
Jim,
Great bourbon! Will stock up for the home bar.
Will,
Love it a great Bourbon!!!
guest,
Incredible bourbon. So smooth, perfectly aged with a balanced blending of oak. Medium finish. There is something incredible about this bourbon, but I lack the refinement to describe it in words. We bought four fifths. Get some!
Charles,
Middle of the road bourbon. A bit pricey for what you get.
Christopher,
Love this Bourbon. Great taste, smooth and delicious
Shannon,
My go-to bourbon. Much better than more expensive options out there.
Brandon,
It was fine. I was expecting more from the pedigree. It's definitely solid, but there is plenty out there that is more enjoyable for the price.
Ken,
Absolutely outstanding! Couldn't stop drinking it, it just gets better with every pour. Smooth, sweet caramel, not too sweet, just delicious. Went back to the ABC store and bought it all!
Cody,
Too spicy
Matthew,
This is my current go to bourbon. I like drink it on the rocks. It has a good smooth finish with flavors of cinnamon and caramel.
Joshua,
Really good bourbon, high priced feel for not that high of a price. I prefer a higher proof, and this one at 91 proof delivers. it has a bite to it in the beginning, but goes down smooth. I will be seeking this one out again, it doesn't break the bank, but it tastes as tho you paid for the high end. I do not believe you can go wrong with Stitzel Weller.
Debrenee,
I had to revise my ranking. I’ve tried it multiple times, but it’s not the quality you’d expect out of a $50+ bottle. I feel most of the taste is drawn from a strong presence of alcohol, something that is absent or at least well hidden in others at this price point. Regrettably, one of my worst purchases. Don’t trust the hype!
guest,
Very smooth bourbon. Definitely my new favorite and I will be recommending it to my friends and family.
Andrew,
My newest favorite bourbon.
Colton,
Almost prefect
George,
Has the familiar smell of Weller but a distinctly different taste. It is complex and smooth, has a nice finish. Does not fall at the top of my favorites but a quality bourbon for sure.
Phil,
Very good and smooth
Rodney,
Caramel, butterscotch
Blade and Bow bourbon is a good bourbon. It’s not an exciting bourbon, but it is a good bourbon.
Jared,
Good upfront taste, sweeter, with a smooth finish.
Trey,
Big burst of up front spiciness that gives way to complex fruit and caramel notes. Long finish with an almost coffee? Note
Jessica,
Smooth, flavorful, a favorite! Be sure to collect the keys on the bottles. We have all but #3!
Nick,
Smooth, light, and just the right amount of sweetness. My favorite bourbon so far.
Shaun,
Little hot on the finish but overall tasty.
Lisa,
Loved this smooth bourbon! Will definitely be one of my new faves
Ellen,
Deliciously rich and flavorful. The unique blending certainly sets this apart.
guest,
This is a favorite.
Thomas,
Very good.
Smooth, flavorful.
Phil,
It is real good. But I wish I could buy more of it.
Rob,
smooth and very drinking . A good bottle for anybody's collection.
David,
It has a good aroma and very easy on the tongue. I did think the finish was a bit flat.
Phil,
Very good.
Tristan,
Amazing and easy to approach nose. Smooth with caramel and orange blossom notes. Finishes incredibly easy.
Steven,
A good bourbon, and I appreciate the presentation of it. It's nothing to write home about, and I'd compare it to the taste profile of a Maker's 46. I don't think I'll actively seek it out in the future.
Tammy,
Very nice leaves a touch on the tongue smooth sipping bourbon
Alex,
One of my favorites,
Has an incredible aroma & taste to match. The spiciness is there, so is the caramel & such. Packs enough punch without being overpowering. Bourbon fanatics & beginners alike can drink neat & enjoy.
Never a bad choice and one of the best,
Steve,
Apples. I taste apples every sip.
Larry,
Incredibly smooth. Very enjoyable as a sipper. Top 2 for me.
Frank,
Smooth, but not too sweet. Solid, but not surprising, flavor.
David,
An inviting nose that takes you to a fruit forward, smooth drink. The finish reminds you you're drinking bourbon and it's good.
Donald,
Had a nice taste but was harsh on the finish. many better choices in this price range.
Justin,
Smooth clean finish. A delicious pick especially for the price
Richard,
One of my top three. Smooth and easy.
Nathan,
Bar none, the best Bourbon I have ever tasted! Very vanilla forward.
Patrick,
Smooth finish
chris,
Very nice: smooth with a clean finish. Definitely not a bourbon with heat. A nice mellow sipper
Mike,
Great nose on this pour. Smooth pour. Not sure if I buy the story but it’s a good one
Charles,
Nice, light drinker in the summer. It’s good but not great. Nice presentation but the price is a bit hefty for what you get.
Scott,
The bourbon lives up to the great label & bottle haha (there is a key attached to the bottle). Tastes great neat. Smooth & balanced. Highly recommend.
Richard,
Smooth with pleasant soft aromas, one to keep on my self
guest,
Awesome taste complexity and flavor.
Randy,
This is a smooth and easy, definitely would like this one on my shelf.
Terry,
Very good taste, easy to drink, and love the bottle.
george,
very nice taste - different than the rest of my stash, good even with distilled water...
Danton,
Too harsh for my taste, as a novice I’d say if you’re a Beam fan than this might be up your ally.
Mitchell,
Not bad tasting, just not my favorite flavor. Love the history of the distillery.
Randy,
Superb. While the Stitzel-Weller labeling is a stretch nevertheless this is a very tasty bottle. Smooth and luscious with a long finish it has been a joy. Will purchase again.
Timothy,
Love it. It’s engineered and backed by big money - but don’t let that make you a hater. Just because it’s pretty doesn’t mean it’s not tasty.
seth,
Good smooth bourbon reminds me why I fell in love with bourbon in the first place
Stephan,
excellent Bourbon. One of my 'must haves'.
Troy,
Unremarkable. With the deep charamel color, I expected more oak and complexity; it was akin to a good red wine that’s lost it’s fruit.
Stephan,
Troy, you didn't like the Blade&Bow. What're your better ones at home?
Jeff,
One of the smoothest drinking bourbons I've tasted. Drink this straight. It's a shame to add even ice.
guest,
Super easy drinker. Incredibly tasty and complex for the price.
Ron,
Easy to drink. Hints of fruity sweetness. Finish is moderate with a mild spicy build.
Jon,
Excellent bourbon, reasonably priced and easy drinking.
John,
It was great, I have had number 1 and number 5
Jeff,
This is decent bourbon. Dropping the rating down because of the nonsense that this bourbon has anything to do with the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. That's a marketing ploy.
Calvin,
Great bourbon, smooth, flavorful, and balnaced. On the rocks with great conversation and the bottle will evaporate.
Nichole,
Another one of my favorites.
Very smooth. Great flavors.
Neat or on the rocks. You can't go wrong
Theresa,
One of my favorites straight up or as hot buttered bourbon.
Paul,
I'm a fan; it's pretty much fruity/sweet (apple, apricot) from start to it's short finish, smooth, not much bite or complexity, just a little bit of spice; making it an easy to drink, sweet bourbon.
Brian,
This is good stuff. One of my favorite daily drinkers. I put it up there with ETL and Weller 12 and Blanton’s Gold.
John,
Rough edged and not at all what I expected
Lee,
It was very smooth with a medium mouth feel
Richard,
Smooth and sweet with a nice spice. Definitely will buy again.
Ken,
Excellent choice for a bourbon with smo0th character to sip neat in front of the fireplace.
Ken,
Smooth drinking bourbon. Nice fruit and caramel with a hint of spice. I highly recommend this.
Matt,
Outstanding!
John,
Extremely smooth, subtly sweet and rich. Excellent bourbon on the rocks
Robert,
Surprisingly great notes at the start with a creamy and flavorful finish. A very good buy for the price!
Joel,
Unbelievably smooth! Quickly risen to the top of my favorites
Tom,
One of the smoothest tasted in my collection of 30+ bottles. For the price it can’t be beat.
Thomas,
Blade and Bow does have a slight burn in the mouth, but it does go down smooth. As you go for your second and third drink you will start to notice the abundance of flavors. Was an amazing accompaniment to some rosemary olive oil almonds and cheese! Will buy again before it's all gone!
Roger,
What a great bourbon. Hands down has become one of my favorites. Smooth enough straight, and even smoother with an ice cube.
Todd,
An excellent & smooth Bourbon. I will look forward to purchasing it again.
Brandon,
Burn on the tongue, not throat, which is different, but enjoyable. Definitely nice fruit and caramel flavor. Would buy again for sure!
Shannon,
I honestly didn't appreciate it until I ate a few cashews with this. It really brought out the flavors for me with a huge apricot flavor.
Jonathan,
Excellent Bourbon, will buy again. Also good price point.
Brent,
One of my favorites.
Tom,
Incredible bourbon with a great finish and very smooth.
HERB,
A really smooth bourbon easy dtinking perfect!
Mr,
Very good. I love the spicy bite it has. I will be getting more.
Bobbie,
Very fine bourbon at this price point. Will buy again.
Jeremy,
Fantastic Bourbon! Super smooth and subtly sweet.
Jimmy,
The Flavor profile and smoothness is very surprising at this price point!
John,
Very nice flavor. I would buy again.
Dave,
This was an OK purchase, doesn’t have the complexity or the smoothness of others and has a bit more of a “hot” taste than I prefer
Jonathan,
Overall very good. To echo other reviews, it has a great smell and flavor. Would buy again.
Douglas,
Interestingly, I've had two bottles of this. The first was amazing, the second was really rough. I'm concerned with the consistency.
Alan,
Absolutely fantastic bourbon. By far one of my favorites! Extremely smooth, very satisfying.
Boone,
Nice smokey flavor!
Rich,
Not only does it taste great, it smells great. More aromatic than any other bourbon I’ve had before.
John,
Very smooth with a fine flavor
Marlon,
Yet another nicety and superb craftsmanship from the Stitzel-Weller Distillery.
Marilyn,
The bottle is sculpture, and the key lets you in. I love it! It does have bite, but it's very rich and has a hint of sweetness. A dropper of distilled water and it opens. I will order again.
Michael,
Not as smooth as I was led to believe, but pleasant. Definitely needs to breathe a little, but pour some in a glass for a few minutes and it really opens up.
Steven,
Loved it; smooth to the nose, pallet, tongue and tummy.
John,
pleasant aroma's when sniffed, legs on the glass when swirled, deep red color show the age and quality. goes down smooth, nice full flavor which lasts even when ice melts, and has a long finish that is spicy and cinnamon like.
Elliot,
Great bodied bourbon. Doesn't disappoint and lives up to the Stitzel name.
Rick,
A little harsh.
ronald,
Loved it, Solid Bourdon flavor
Luke,
Full flavor. Love the first taste of fruit. Great caramel aftertaste.
Lane,
Not as smooth as other reviewers lead on. Wonderful taste and mixes well.
Emmet,
This is a solid bourbon at this price Nice layers of rich flavors You can taste a reasonable amount of age. Worth adding to any serious bourbon collection.
Gale,
Not what I expected. Smooth but not very bold. I guess it's priced in line with some others I'd put in this category. Just not for me.
Leonard,
I loved it. Very smooth. On my list of favorites.
Jeff,
Fantastic bourbon! Definitely not disappointed. Worth every penny!
Ryan,
VERY smooth. Excellent description of flavor. Good for a nice night in.
Brian,
How Profoundly Disappointing! Especially at it's higher price point.
I Really WANTED to like this, but I've tasted far more flavorful, full bodied and carefully crafted bourbons for one third the price!
It tastes like mega conglomerate Diagio, Trying to Live Off the Legend of Stitzel-Weller, thought they might be able to pull a fast one.
The Nose does create a very anticipatory feeling with a well oaked, fruit, cinnamon and spiced aroma that usually introduces the older and well crafted bourbons from S-W, but unfortunately that's where it ends.
The mouthfeel is thin and the palate begins weak remaining such all the way through. Suprisingly light bodied...and not in a good way.
There is some Vanilla and Carmel sweetness at the start followed with pepper, cinnamon spice and tartness beneath, but the flavors never really develop into much and just fall flat into a disappointingly, light and short finish.
It's not terrible, but I had expected so much more character and robust flavors from all the hype. It's might be acceptable for an old fashioned or maybe a mint julep if I weren't concerned it would be overwhelmed in those cocktails.
How truly sad.
Troy,
Nice and smooth
Eric,
Excellent taste and very smooth. Will definitely be getting more!
William,
If you don't like Blade and Bow, you probably don't like puppy dogs or Jesus either. Very smooth. Quite tasty. Buy some. You won't be disappointed.
Erik,
I received my first bottle as a gift and fell in love. Seeing it available again on Flaviar just made my day.
guest,
Exceptionally smooth
Samuel,
Just meh. Particularly bad finish. Look elsewhere
Rob,
Very pleasant nose. Pretty spicy. Nice little punch.
Tom,
I enjoyed this one neat. It's pretty smooth. Taste ran a little flat for me, but the aroma is nice.
Corey,
Blade and Bow was amazing. Lots of caramel and vanilla notes and a clean finish. The only bad part was that I had to wait a little more than a month to get it once my order was placed. I would buy it again however if I didn't have to wait so long to get it.
Charles,
Smooth
Finley,
Right from the first sip, I knew I had to get more of this. ( More bottles that is) I believe this is better than the Weller 12 yr. I feel it's alot better but I know everyone's taste buds are different. I prefer scotch over bourbon, but this is one I could drink regularly. I like the wheated Bourbons as they are slightly sweeter. ( Makers Mark and Weller and of course Pappy) I'm not very good at putting flavor profiles together, but this has a sweet almost bananna like aroma. I would say to anyone that loves bourbon or scotch, you must have a bottle of this in your collection. Get it now, because just like Weller (and of course Pappy) once the secret is out, this will be impossible to get as well!!!!
Matthew,
Nice spicy caramel on the finish. Instantly a favorite.
troy,
This bourbon has good flavor, and complexity. I like the collector side of it also! I went out and attained all 5 key bottles! It is so yummy though I might end up sipping them all!
guest,
Love this bourbon! The 22yo is even better!
guest,
I love Blade and Bow I just can't buy it here in Phoenix, AZ.
Joseph,
It is different but I like it It makes a good sipper for me and I like that. I will buy more if available Woody Neese
Shawn,
Excellent all around!
Jeff,
It was good, but the key does nothing.
Brian,
Strong, but smooth
Clinton,
Very good tasting but it lacks that 'bite' that would be the wow facto
Mr,
Comparable to Blantons, clean finish
guest,
One of the best in a while. Very smooth with an authentic flavor .
Nik,
Great bourbon. Love the rich flavor and subtle fruit notes.
Jay,
Great smooth
Eric,
Very balanced, nice even fire on the finish
Merrick,
Great stuff! Good neat or on ice
Billy,
Smooth. Great sipping bourbon
Eric,
Hot and nice flavor
Luke,
Very smooth.
Eric,
A smooth whiskey with a hint of malty sweetness. Absolutely delicious.
John,
Am a Rum drinker by preference. Never cared much for bourbons. Ordered this based on the reviews and to have something to share with my friends that are. WOW is all I can say, this will be a staple in my home until they run out!
Mr.,
My favorite bourbon... other than Van Winkle 12 yr Special Reserve. But it feels good to find a great bourbon without a big price tag that is well worth the money! Bought two bottles on a trip to Louisville, wish I would have bought a years supply. It will be a sad day when Flaviar doesn't carry this bourbon.
Jackson,
Smooth and sweet, not much complexity.
I don't buy into the marketing hype
Chad,
Delightfully strong upfront with subtle tones of Carmel and vanilla and a smooth finish very happy with it!
Eric,
The stuff of legend.
Julius,
Really premium. Amazing for the price point as well. How bourbon was mean to be made.
Jason,
So smooth and light with great flavor. One of my favorite bourbons!
guest,
Really enjoy it. I live in Louisville, KY and brought a bottle of Blade and Bow with me on vacation. It''s very nice, opens up nicely with a splash of water. Good price, too, as shelf price in Louisville is about $55, although Total Wines & Spirits has it for a few $$$ less. Many local people have relatives who worked at Stitzel Weller. I'm going to pick up several more bottles as soon as I get home. Get it while you can!