Happy Whiskey Wednesday everyone. This week I'm drinking something exclusive formerly only to Utah, but now more like the 'Wild West' (Texas, Arizona, Utah, Colorado). Black Feather has an interesting history; Founded by the holy trinity of fun-loving adrenaline addicts, and MTV big shots, Rob Dyrdek, Travis Pastrana and Jeremy Rawle.
Those are some big names, and the bottle's beautiful branding is no doubt to benefit from such entrepreneurs of style. The 'goal' of Black Feather was a simple one - to create a hard working "every day" whiskey that can be enjoyed under any circumstances. And that it can, especially at the very modest $30 a bottle.
It's a bit interesting compared to some other bourbons I've encountered in that it's sort of "alive" in the glass; That is, when you first pour it down it's just a heavy alcohol scent with a little touch of dates and vanilla. but, if you take your first sip and let it air out for 5 minutes or so, you'll go back to smell one of the sweetest scents you'll get out of a budget whiskey. Apple cobbler, cherries, and cake all come to mind on the nose. The palette comes in just a little flat compared to the nose, and the finish is similarly disappointing but not terrible... Just *average. However you'll be hard pressed to find a sweeter bourbon, and the bottle is sure to impress good company, especially for the price.
Artwork, Design, & Photography of Paydn Augustine