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I don't know why Lexington makes it so hard to figure out who the brewery is on their label. Admittedly, they didn't appear to do much with this. After all, there is no brewing - only distilling. For that, the newcomer (to me) Town Branch has entered the chat. In fact, this says on the label Town Branch Distilling, Lexington Distilling, and Lexington Brewery. So, effectively, I have no idea who made this, but I am pretty sure it was in Lexington or the surrounding area.
Unlike most of these liquor-laden colas, this one keeps a modest ring around the sides of the glass. Aside from that, it looks like every other cola, but it probably has quite a bit less carbonation overall. The aroma is not attempting to hide the bourbon in here, and the alcohol shows through like a lighthouse on a clear night.
First sip is unexpectedly smooth. I don't know if the cherry is doing a whole lot, but the bourbon they are using is exceptionally smooth, and I think I may go out of my way to try to find it stand-alone to see if it is as good as it appears so far. The cherry is very muted, and the soda is fairly non-descript, but the overall effect is nice and relaxed. It's like when you pop open an RC Cola on a hot day and take a sip. Suddenly, you realize that Coke and Pepsi are just names on a can, and what you want is a vaguely cola-flavored beverage that is nice and cold.
Tip-in is more bourbon than the sip suggested sitting astride the relatively meek cola and no cherry to speak of. The middle arrives with a lot of water brought by the soda, but the bourbon is ruling everything. The finish is all kinds of bourbon without the burn and then the cherry sneaks in for a peek, and it's actually kind of nice for the trail-off.
Bottom Line: Can recommend.
3.75/5
