Distilled by Fred Noe of Jim Beam, and blended by Shinji Fukuyo, this collaboration between the figureheads of both halves of Beam/Suntory focuses on displaying the skill required not only to distill, but to blend spirits.
It is spicy with dark red fruit flavors and hints of leather. It’s bright on the tongue with a darker lingering finish. The addition of water brings out cornbread and floral flavors.
Not a huge fan of this particular release; Legent is interesting but not exceptional, thin and underwhelming and seems to take a page out of Dickel's playbook, harnessing a minerality that feels out of place.
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House Review
Nose:
Orange peel, lemon pith, cocoa, some light minerality and caramel.
Taste:
On the palate it’s very cocoa forward, dense, musty and slightly bitter. Thin mouthfeel, interesting texture.
Finish:
Short, meek finish that makes a show of the cocoa, orange peel and some odd mineral sweetness.
Overall:
Not a huge fan of this particular release; Legent is interesting but not exceptional, thin and underwhelming, and seems to take a page out of Dickel's playbook, harnessing a minerality that feels out of place.
Score:
75
By T8ke
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