Drinkhacker writes reviews about the latest and greatest in the world of alcoholic spirits. Founder and Editor in Chief of Drinkhacker, Christopher Null, reviewed Joseph Magnus’ Murray Hill Club Special Release #4. A highlight of the review can be found below.
Highlight:
“These releases are always busy and complex, and this is no exception. The nose has exceptional depth, showcasing well-roasted nuts and brewed tea like I’ve never quite smelled before in a bourbon. A wide array of spices spanning ginger, cloves, and nutmeg all fill the bowl of the glass, tempered with lots of vanilla and, to a lesser degree, milk chocolate. It’s sharp with an alcohol-driven punch, so tempering with a little water isn’t a bad idea.
Honestly I liked the nose a bit better than the palate, but there’s plenty to delve into here, much of it in new dimensions. A toasty dark roast coffee note pairs with the aforementioned brewed tea element, with some of the Calvados-driven apple character coming at last into focus. Here it’s more akin to apple chips than the more common fresh or baked fruit, surely the impact of a lengthy period of barrel aging. Sweetness is more molasses, slightly sulfury, with a nod toward brown sugar. Finally, the finish builds toward notes of raisins, cherry, and more chewy, gooey molasses. It’s balanced well between sweet and dry, never pushing too far into fruit territory while also keeping the barrel’s influence in check.
Solid stuff as usual from Magnus — and extremely unique.”
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