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The Texas Imposter: Texas 1835 Bourbon Review

Origin: USA, Texas Type: Bourbon Proof: 90 (45% ABV) Age: Undisclosed Mash Bill: Undisclosed Color: Amber MSRP: $24      As a Texan, I always do my best to seek out state products and give them a try. I have tried and reviewed everything from TX Bourbon to Rebecca Creek and Devil's River. I find that in my experience, Texas Whiskey is always a hit or a miss. A substantial amount of Texas sourced bourbon is often overly tannic and heavily grain centered. This might be fine for many people, but I prefer my liquor char and barrel forward and easy on the bitterness. That being said, a good friend of mine in the liquor industry recommended a cheap bottle of Texas Bourbon that he claims is easy on the eyes, and the palette. Out of respect for him, i purchased a bottle and have drunk more than half of it before I sat down to write this review. False Advertising:      The lore behind this liquor is actually quite fascinating. Before I make a review I do my do dilligence and make honest att