Keith and I recently picked up a bottle of Redwood Empire Pipe Dream 101, and this one really impressed both of us.
Pipe Dream 101 is a higher-proof version of Redwood Empire's regular Pipe Dream bourbon. It's bottled at 101 proof and uses a four-grain mash bill of corn, rye, malted barley, and wheat. According to Redwood Empire, it also includes whiskey aged anywhere from 5 to 15 years.
The Tasting
We both really enjoyed the oak and caramel flavors in this one. It had a nice richness to it, but what really stood out was the finish.
It just seemed to go on forever.
Keith described it perfectly when he said, "It just keeps giving."
That's exactly how I'd describe it too. You take a sip, and the flavors just hang around. At 101 proof, it had plenty of character without being overly hot.
We kept going back for another pour, which probably says more about how much we enjoyed it than anything else I could write.
The Verdict
Mike: LOVED
Keith: LOVED
We were both really impressed with Pipe Dream 101. Great oak and caramel flavors, a fantastic finish, and just an all-around enjoyable bourbon.
This is definitely a bottle I'd buy again.