05/28/2026
Thought you all would enjoy this review of our 1820 Bourbon by WHISKEY FELLOW, Jeff Schwartz. Here are his tasting notes-
JEFF:
Does all of this history and dedication translate to good whiskey? We’ll to answer that. First, I must thank Indian Creek Distillery for providing me with samples of these whiskeys in exchange for my no-strings-attached, honest reviews.
On a side note, I drank each expression neat from a fresh Glencairn glass and allowed 15 minutes for the whiskeys to acclimate before my nosing⬇️
■Appearance: The honey amber color seemed inviting. A medium rim produced thick, evenly spaced, syrupy tears.
■Nose: 1820 Bourbon had a potent aroma. I smelled cinnamon, nutmeg, charred oak, roasted almonds, toffee, and orange zest. When I drew in a breath through my lips, I tasted fried plantains.
■Palate: There was an oily, medium-weight mouthfeel that lacked any palate shock. On the front were notes of fried plantains, baked apples, and blanched almonds. My mid-palate encountered toffee, nutmeg, and orange zest, while the back included soft oak, powdered cinnamon, and pipe to***co.
■Finish: Pipe to***co, fried plantains, baked apples, powdered cinnamon, and oak carry through the entire very level finish. Toward the end, there was even a gentle kiss of smoke. At 1 minute & 24 seconds, this is a medium- to long-duration.
■Bottle, Bar, or Bust: 1820 Bourbon was an incredibly easy sipper. I had to double-check the stated proof because it didn’t perform anything like your average 100-proofer. It has the potential to be a dangerous pour, meaning that you’ll likely feel fine until you stand up. If you told me this was in the high 80s or very low 90s, I’d believe you.
■There’s plenty to enjoy about 1820 Bourbon. It is sweet, flavorful, well-balanced, and I couldn’t find a single thing that even those new to Bourbon might dislike. This one is a winner; it snags my Bottle rating.
Thank you Jeff Schwartz for your kind review🥃🥃🥃
