Paul Sutton and Green River bourbon tasting, plus a look at what makes each bottle stand out
Dan and Bob do a bourbon tasting centered on Paul Sutton and Green River, with a lot of sensory comparison and a few practical notes on proof, finish, and barrel selection. The conversation also touches on family life, school shopping, and an upcoming bourbon trip, but the core value is the side-by-side breakdown of two very different pours and why one of them lands as a favorite.
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Key topics
- The Paul Sutton Limited Release nose is described with a mix of black licorice, leather, baseball glove, sawdust, oak, and dark cherry, with repeated comparisons to toasted char and even strawberry shortcake with fermented berries.
- In the same tasting, they move to Green River bourbon single barrel and Green River wheated single barrel, both non chill filtered, and compare how proof and mashbill change the experience.
- The Green River wheated single barrel shows sweetness, grape Kool Aid, and a softer mid-palate, but the finish is flatter and, at moments, slightly bitter.
- The standard Green River single barrel bourbon whiskey OHLQ pick ends up being the stronger bottle of the two, with more fruit, caramel, dark fruit, and a longer coating finish.
- They point out that the Green River bourbon has a sweet, grassy, hay-like note on the nose at cask strength, but it develops into something more interesting and lasting on the palate.
Timestamps
00:00 - First nosing of Paul Sutton and the licorice leather mystery
01:10 - Searching for the note that makes the nose different
02:08 - Legs, proof, and the first sip on Paul Sutton
03:41 - Toasted char, dark cherry, and strawberry-like fruit notes
05:16 - Why this bottle sat unopened for so long
06:31 - Paul Sutton becomes an early favorite on the short list
08:00 - Calling the nine-year Paul Sutton rich and complex
09:17 - Final pass on the Paul Sutton nose before moving on
10:47 - Introducing the Green River bottles for the next tasting
11:25 - Comparing the Green River wheated single barrel and bourbon single barrel
12:49 - Green River history and the “Whiskey Without Regrets” story
14:01 - Grape, sweetness, and proof on the wheated single barrel
15:20 - Why the wheated finish feels shorter and less complete
16:55 - Revisiting the wheated pour and its slight bitterness
18:11 - The cask strength Green River bourbon noses sweeter but rougher
19:26 - Wet grass, hay, and field-cut memories in the aroma
20:38 - The regular Green River single barrel wins on finish and fruit
21:50 - Why the bourbon single barrel beats the wheated expression
22:35 - School shopping, kids’ sports, and the family schedule
25:01 - Free Chick-fil-A sandwiches and feeding growing boys
26:32 - Driving plans for Chicago and the coming road trip
27:03 - Bourbon travel plans with Maker’s Mark and Heaven Hill
28:52 - Wrapping the night and comparing the two big surprises
30:00 - Anis, leather, and the final praise for the Paul Sutton nose
Links:
Bourbon, Brass & Beyond - http://www.bourbonbrassandbeyond.com
Paul Sutton Distillery - https://www.paulsuttonbourbon.com
Green River Distillery - https://www.greenriverwhiskey.com
